International Workstar recalls and problems
36 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
36
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
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International Workstar by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Workstar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Workstar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Workstar | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Workstar | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Workstar | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Workstar | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Workstar | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Workstar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Workstar | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Workstar | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Workstar | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Workstar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported International Workstar problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
All International Workstar recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-178 | Mar 21, 2025 | 2019 | Service Brakes, Air | International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024 HV, 2020-2025 MV, and 2019 Workstar 7400 trucks. |
| 23V-248 | Apr 6, 2023 | 2017–2020 | Electrical System | Navistar, Inc. |
| 22V-428 | Jun 16, 2022 | 2022 | Steering | Navistar, Inc. |
| 21V-366 | May 19, 2021 | 2018–2019 | Fuel System, Diesel | Navistar, Inc. |
| 20V-810 | Dec 23, 2020 | 2015–2018 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Navistar, Inc. |
| 20V-229 | Apr 22, 2020 | 2019 | Power Train | Navistar, Inc. |
| 20V-219 | Apr 17, 2020 | 2017–2020 | Fuel System, Diesel | Navistar, Inc. |
| 19V-841 | Nov 21, 2019 | 2018–2020 | Engine | Navistar, Inc. |
| 19V-239 | Mar 26, 2019 | 2017–2018 | Exterior Lighting | Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based… |
| 19V-216 | Mar 20, 2019 | 2017–2020 | Fuel System, Diesel | Navistar, Inc. |
| 18V-826 | Nov 21, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Power Train | Navistar, Inc. |
| 18V-597 | Sep 7, 2018 | 2019 | Service Brakes, Air | Navistar, Inc. |
| 18V-293 | May 3, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Seat Belts | Navistar, Inc. |
| 17V-575 | Sep 20, 2017 | 2016 | Steering | Navistar, Inc. |
| 15V-776 | Nov 20, 2015 | 2013–2014 | Vehicle Speed Control | Navistar, Inc. |
| 15V-394 | Jun 22, 2015 | 2011–2012 | Electrical System | Navistar, Inc. |
| 15V-254 | Apr 29, 2015 | 2016 | Power Train | Navistar, Inc. |
| 15V-241 | Apr 22, 2015 | 2011–2015 | Visibility | Navistar, Inc. |
| 15V-165 | Mar 23, 2015 | 2015–2016 | Service Brakes, Air | Navistar, Inc. |
| 14V-807 | Dec 22, 2014 | 2013–2015 | Exterior Lighting | Navistar, Inc. |
| 14V-201 | Apr 17, 2014 | 2013–2015 | Service Brakes, Air | Navistar, Inc. |
| 14V-064 | Feb 20, 2014 | 2012–2013 | Service Brakes | Navistar Inc., is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International Lonestar, Paystar, Prostar, Workstar and 9900 trucks, equipped with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 04EWM Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) brake… |
| 14V-042 | Feb 7, 2014 | 2013 | Power Train | Navistar Inc. |
| 13V-146 | Apr 17, 2013 | 2011–2013 | Visibility | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 International Lonestar, model year 2012-2013 International Terrastar and model year 2011-2013 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks… |
| 13V-020 | Jan 17, 2013 | 2013 | Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 IC Bus brand model 1300FBC, CE, HC, and RE buses; model year 2011-2013 International brand model Durastar, model year 2013 International brand Workstar trucks; model… |
| 12V-509 | Oct 18, 2012 | 2012 | Seats | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 International DuraStar and Workstar commercial trucks, manufactured from April 26, 2011, through December 19, 2011, and equipped with a 7 degree passenger seat (feature code… |
| 12V-507 | Oct 17, 2012 | 2013 | Steering | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International brand LoneStar, ProStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks, manufactured from April 22, 2012, through October 29, 2012, and equipped with steering wheel feature… |
| 12V-465 | Sep 20, 2012 | 2012 | Parking Brake | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International 8600, 2012 and 2013 Durastar, 2011-2013 ProStar, and 2012 WorkStar trucks, manufactured from November 23, 2010, through April 02, 2012, and equipped with piston… |
| 12V-403 | Aug 14, 2012 | 2012–2013 | Service Brakes, Air | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 International vehicles manufactured from November 2, 2010 through May 25, 2012, equipped with Bendix air disc brakes. |
| 12V-196 | May 2, 2012 | 2010–2013 | Electrical System | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 paystar, workstar, transtar, and prostar, and model year 2012 and 2013 lonestar commercial trucks manufactured from june 1, 2009, through april 4, 2012, equipped… |
| 12V-114 | Mar 22, 2012 | 2012–2013 | Electrical System | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 international workstar trucks manufactured from november 15, 2010, through march 6, 2012, and equipped with headlights in the bumper. |
| 12V-052 | Feb 13, 2012 | 2011–2013 | Service Brakes, Air | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ic bus ce-c, hc, and international 9400 and certain model year 2011 through 2013 international durastar, paystar, workstar, transtar, lonestar, prostar, 9200, and 9800… |
| 11V-426 | Aug 17, 2011 | 2010–2012 | Electrical System | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 paystar, workstar, transtar, and prostar commercial trucks manufactured from june 1, 2009, through may 31, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 11 or 13 engine (Feature code… |
| 11V-372 | Jul 21, 2011 | 2012 | Steering | Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 international workstar commercial trucks manufactured from february 7, 2011, through june 7, 2011, and built with dual steering gear feature codes 05ptb, 05pte, 05pua, 05pub… |
| 11V-252 | Apr 19, 2011 | 2011–2012 | Service Brakes, Air | Navistar is recall certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar, paystar, workstar, transtar, lonestar and prostar commercial trucks manufactured from november 5, 2010, through march 10, 2011, for failing to… |
| 11V-167 | Mar 14, 2011 | 2011–2012 | Service Brakes, Air | Navistar is recall certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar and workstar commercial trucks manufactured from october 19, 2010, and february 3, 2011, equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the International Workstar?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2016 International Workstar has the most reports (1). Check the 2016 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the International Workstar have?
NHTSA lists 36 safety recalls covering International Workstar model years 2010–2020, 2022.
What are the most common International Workstar problems?
Owners report power train problems most often.