INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR · model year

2020 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR

2 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2020INTERNATIONALLONESTAR carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2020 LONESTAR is power train with 1 filings, followed by power train:driveline:driveshaft (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 22 investigation files overlapping the 2020 LONESTAR. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

2 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
POWER TRAIN1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1

Recalls (3)

22V54600028/07/2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2016-2021 International LT vehicles. The cables that connect the batteries to the vehicle frame may become excessively hot, and in some cases, cause battery post separation.

25V81700025/11/2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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 s

21V07900017/02/2021

ENGINE

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2017-2021 International LT vehicles. The battery ground cable ring terminal at the frame connecting point may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine shutdown without warning.

Recent Complaints

20250804POWER TRAIN

See attached document for complaint.

20250804POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

See attached document for complaint.

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NHTSA Investigations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2020 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR have?
The 2020 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2020 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR?
Yes, the 2020 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR?
The most-complained component for the 2020 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR is POWER TRAIN with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.
Is the 2020 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.