Hino L-Series: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Hino L-Series across 4 model years: 0 owner complaints and 27 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 13 |
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Driveshaft Center Bearing Damage 2022 through 2026 model year Hino L-Series trucks If the truck…
- Driving Support Malfunction ABS Light On No Communication Driving Support Malfunction warning and/or ABS…
- STOP SALE NOTICE Hino Trucks has received approval to perform, and must now execute, an emissions recall…
- 22-23 MY L-SERIES RADIATOR RETROFIT
- The VSC relearn is required after Vehicle Stability Control repairs are completed
- TT-24-013 22-25 MY RF BRAKE AIRLINE REROUTE
- We have determined that certain 2022 – 2024MY Hino S-Series vehicles equipped with 5.2L (4HK1) diesel…
- • 2011 MY through 2021 MY vehicle may experience an exterior mirror stay that is loose or drifts slightly…
- 2022 to 2025 MY L-series are equipped with an engine start detection frequency monitor
- 2022-2025 MY L SERIES LOW DEF FAULT CODES 3497, 3498 TECH TIP NO
- 2024 L-SERIES TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FLARE NUT AND ADAPTER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TECH TIP NO
- This article will provide dealership technicians with information on how to open a tech assist case and…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.