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2018 International MV Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2018 International MV have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2025 for the fluid.

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AFar fewer problems than a typical MV year, for its age

Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

2018 International MV recalls 3

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Service brakes: fluid

25V5020004,764 vehicles affected

Park outside
The problem
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2018 International 4000 Series 4300, 2017-2025 MV, 2018-2024 1300 FBC, 2018-2025 IC Bus TC, and 2024-2025 IC Bus CECB vehicles. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
The risk
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
The fix
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a silicone black jumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25509. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V397 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Fuel system: pre-heater

20V21900027,421 vehicles affected

The problem
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International WorkStar and International DuraStar, 2018-2019 IC 1300 FBC Commercial and IC HC Commercial, 2018-2021 IC CE Commercial, International MV and International HV, and 2019-2021 IC TC Commercial buses with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with a fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
The risk
A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater inoperable and removing the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater and installing a cover over the wire harness connector, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.

Fuel system: pre-heater

19V21600023,122 vehicles affected

The problem
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International DuraStar and WorkStar, 2018-2020 IC Bus CECB, International HV and MV, 2018-2019 IC Bus 1300 FBC and HCCB, and 2019-2020 IC Bus TCCB vehicles equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
The risk
A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of crash.
The fix
Cummins will notify the affected Navistar owners. Cummins dealers will replace the fuel heater with a newly designed fuel heater, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

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International MV: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
202201200-C
202111500Seats & seat beltsC
202011000Engine & coolingB
201911300Electrical systemC
20180300-A
20170100-A
All MV years

2018 International MV vs rivals

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2018 International MV030A
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Questions about the 2018 International MV

Does the 2018 International MV have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 International MV: fluid (August 2025); pre-heater (April 2020); pre-heater (March 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

How many complaints has the 2018 International MV had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2018 International MV a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 96 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical International MV year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which International MV years have the most complaints?

2025 (2), 2019 (1), 2020 (1). See every International MV year compared.

What should I do if my 2018 International MV has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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