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2021 International Hx Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2021 International Hx. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 2021 International Hx

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Service brakes, air: control unit/module and software (electrical system)

    NHTSA 24V818000 Reported 105,276 vehicles potentially affected International Motors, LLC

    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Lonestar, 2021-2025 RH, HV, MV, LT, HX, and 2022 PROSTAR vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.

    Remedy: International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2024. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825.…

  2. Abs warning light (service brakes)

    NHTSA 23V370000 Reported 59,684 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 International HV, HX, LoneStar, LT, MV, eMV, and RH trucks, and IC Bus CE, 2021-2023 IC Bus RE, and 2022-2023 IC Bus TC Commercial Buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator light does not remain illuminated when a malfunction exists, and when the vehicle's ignition switch…

    Remedy: Towing variant vehicles under this campaign will not be repaired under recall 24V-8918. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may…

  3. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 23V170000 Reported 5,769 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 International HX vehicles. The grille surround may corrode and detach from the truck.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the grille surround, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is…

  4. Multiple axle (suspension)

    NHTSA 20V494000 Reported 80 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recall certain 2020-2021 International HX vehicles equipped with SL2065 steerable lift axle suspension systems with a 20,000lb capacity. The lower rear pivot cap screws that connect the trailing arm to the steerable auxiliary lift axle that may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of…

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower rear pivot cap screws and associated nuts and washers, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 International Hx. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare International Hx model years

Recall and complaint counts for every International Hx model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2017 International Hx30
2018 International Hx60
2019 International Hx60
2020 International Hx30
2021 International Hx40
2022 International Hx70
2023 International Hx100
2024 International Hx70
2025 International Hx80
2026 International Hx20
2027 International Hx10

Checking a specific 2021 International Hx

How do I know if my 2021 International Hx has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2021 International Hx; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised International dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V494000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other International models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.