2026 International MV: common problems
The maker issued 33 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 33
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This article provides diagnostic and repair guidance for International MV trucks equipped with D-shaped…
This article provides diagnostic and repair guidance for International MV trucks equipped with D-shaped fuel tanks that exhibit a no-start condition, low power under increased fuel demand, an illuminated check engine…
- 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…
- Certain International® trucks and IC BusTM CE Series buses may have out of date BCM programing that may…
Certain International® trucks and IC BusTM CE Series buses may have out of date BCM programing that may cause erroneous fault codes after a vehicle sits for 2 or 3 days.
- VIN and Incomplete Vehicle Document Label Replacement Procedure
- This article provides step-by-step guidance for troubleshooting issues with Techline Connect software
- 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 document is intended to inform dealers, technicians, parts departments, and customers of a change…
This document is intended to inform dealers, technicians, parts departments, and customers of a change made to radio software to support updated Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Blind Spot…
- This article addresses chassis lean conditions on MV with IROS suspension
It does not include any diagnostics for body leans, such as a cab lean. Keep in mind that a chassis lean may cause or accentuate a cab lean.
- This document will guide the user through troubleshooting steps to submitting a case file for a horsepower…
- This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files
It allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the Diamond Logic Builder Vehicles folder using VIN-based selection. As files are added or removed, the comparison runs automatically with no…
- New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
- Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure
NHTSA lists 33 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2026 International MV?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 33 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2026 International MV?
NHTSA lists 33 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 2026 International MV 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.
Other 2026 models
Read also
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.