2023 International HX: common problems
The maker issued 105 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 105
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This article will provide the calibration revision history for S13 Integrated EPA 2024 Powertrains. NOTE
Calibrations will update to the most recently released calibration. The latest calibration content will include all previously released calibration content. NOTE: International utilizes campaigns and diagnostics to…
- The purpose of this document is to properly identify and repair a leak at the rear gear housing boss
- This document will provide information regarding certain approved S13 and T14 chemicals
- Some low mileage S13 engines in HV and HX chassis may experience complaints of excess fan belt noise or…
Some low mileage S13 engines in HV and HX chassis may experience complaints of excess fan belt noise or chirping, and or belt edge fraying. This document will guide the user through troubleshooting and Installation of…
- This document will guide the user through to inspect A26 turbochargers remanufactured by SRC between…
This document will guide the user through to inspect A26 turbochargers remanufactured by SRC between 05/01/2023 and 02/01/2025. SRC Turbochargers assembled with new compressor housings may have a defect that prevents…
- This document will guide the user through the changes of the dielectric grease/coatings used in certain…
This document will guide the user through the changes of the dielectric grease/coatings used in certain areas on all International vehicles built after 1/8/2018. International's Electrical Engineering Team made this…
- This document will guide the user through parts information and installation instructions for the IMP…
- Certain International® trucks and IC BusTM CE Series buses may have out of date BCM programing that may…
Certain International® trucks and IC BusTM CE Series buses may have out of date BCM programing that may cause erroneous fault codes after a vehicle sits for 2 or 3 days.
- This document provides instructions for sealing oil leakage past the flywheel bolt holes on S13 engines
Oil leaking from behind the crankshaft gear may exit through the flywheel bolt holes and is often misdiagnosed as a rear crankshaft seal leak. This condition is confirmed by oil-saturated flywheel bolts and visible oil…
- This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change…
This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change to an engine or vehicle parameter/feature. Customer requested changes will be approved in accordance with the…
- This article will provide the calibration revision history for S13 Integrated EPA 2024 Powertrains
- This document is to inform dealers, customers, and body builders/TEMs of a known BCM software issue with…
This document is to inform dealers, customers, and body builders/TEMs of a known BCM software issue with kernels 747 through 752. Units built after November of 2024 as well as older units that were updated with DLB…
NHTSA lists 105 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 International HX?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 105 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 International HX?
NHTSA lists 105 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 International HX from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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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.