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2016 International Lonestar Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 2016 International Lonestar, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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6 safety recalls for the 2016 International Lonestar

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

  1. Software (electrical system) and service brakes, air: control unit/module

    NHTSA 25V817000 Reported 678 vehicles potentially affected International Motors, LLC

    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016 7600, 2016-2023 Lonestar, 2018 8600, 2018-2023 LT, 2021-2026 MV, 2022-2023 RH, 2023-2026 HX, and 2025-2026 HV vehicles. 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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's…

  2. Back up lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 23V353000 Reported 32,880 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar,…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number…

  3. Tie rod assembly (steering) and steering

    NHTSA 17V575000 Reported 1,175 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, LoneStar, ProStar, TerraStar, TranStar, WorkStar, 9900i, and IC Bus HC vehicles equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar…

  4. Electrical system: module and diesel (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 15V631000 Reported 74 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International ProStar trucks manufactured August 5, 2015, to August 14, 2015, DuraStar trucks manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 13, 2015, Paystar trucks manufactured August 11, 2015, to August 14, 2015, and LoneStar trucks manufactured August 10, 2015, to August 14,…

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Cummins customer service…

  5. Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 15V329000 Reported 102 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 International 9900 trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to March 12, 2015, and 2015-2016 International Lonestar trucks manufactured February 20, 2014, to March 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a 6" diameter stack tail pipe, that may not have sufficient…

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stack tail pipe with a one piece stack tail pipe, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at…

  6. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 15V165000 Reported 2,222 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 International 9900, DuraStar, LoneStar, PayStar, ProStar, WorkStar and 2015 International TranStar and IC Bus CE vehicles equipped with a Haldex air braking system. The affected brake actuators may have been manufactured with an incomplete attachment of the internal…

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Haldex Life Seal Brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's…

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2016 International Lonestar have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 187,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 international lonestar. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to approximately 5 MPH. Also, an indicator stating that the fuel tank was low on fuel”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 22, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system

Compare International Lonestar model years

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2008 International Lonestar20
2009 International Lonestar40
2010 International Lonestar101
2011 International Lonestar110
2012 International Lonestar90
2013 International Lonestar100
2014 International Lonestar40
2015 International Lonestar40
2016 International Lonestar61
2017 International Lonestar61
2018 International Lonestar80
2019 International Lonestar81
2020 International Lonestar31
2021 International Lonestar50
2022 International Lonestar40
2023 International Lonestar70
2024 International Lonestar20

Checking a specific 2016 International Lonestar

How do I know if my 2016 International Lonestar 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 2016 International Lonestar; 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 15V165000).

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.