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Isuzu N-Series recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints for the Isuzu N-Series, covering model years 1998 to 2024. The 1998 model year drew the most complaints (6), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 20 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 22 model years with data (1998–2024)
  • most complaints: 1998 (6 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (7 complaints)
  • latest recall 23V564000 (reported Aug 10, 2023)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (5.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (5.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Isuzu N-Series complaints by model year

9 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1998 model year has the most complaints: 6 of 20, or 30.0%. Next come 1999 (3) and 2002 (3). The fewest are for 2022, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Isuzu N-Series owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1998–2022Column chart of 20 complaints across 25 model years. The highest is 1998 with 6. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1998: 6 complaints619981999: 3 complaints319992000: 2 complaints220002001: 2 complaints220012002: 3 complaints320022003: 0 complaints20032004: 1 complaint120042005: 0 complaints20052006: 0 complaints20062007: 0 complaints20072008: 0 complaints20082009: 0 complaints20092010: 1 complaint120102011: 1 complaint120112012: 0 complaints20122013: 0 complaints20132014: 0 complaints20142015: 0 complaints20152016: 0 complaints20162017: 0 complaints20172018: 0 complaints20182019: 0 complaints20192020: 0 complaints20202021: 0 complaints20212022: 1 complaint12022
Isuzu N-Series complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Isuzu N-Series complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199861010
199930000
200020000
200120000
200230000
200410000
201010000
201110000
202210000
All model years201010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Isuzu N-Series components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 7 complaints (35.0% of all 20), followed by Visibility (5) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3).

Components named most often in Isuzu N-Series complaints (top 12)
Components named most often in Isuzu N-Series complaints (top 12)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling735.0%
Visibility525.0%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic315.0%
Air Bags15.0%
Electrical System15.0%
Engine15.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline15.0%
Fuel System, Other15.0%
Power Train15.0%
Seat Belts15.0%
Service Brakes15.0%
Service Brakes, Air15.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Isuzu N-Series recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name N-Series, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 2001 to 2024. The 2013, 2022 and 2023 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 6 recall campaigns
Isuzu N-Series recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2001: 1 campaign2002: 1 campaign2003: 1 campaign2004: 1 campaign2005: 1 campaign2006: 1 campaign2007: 1 campaign2008: 1 campaign2009: 1 campaign
2010: 1 campaign2011: 1 campaign2012: 1 campaign2013: 2 campaigns2014: no campaigns2015: no campaigns2016: no campaigns2017: 1 campaign2018: 1 campaign2019: 1 campaign
2020: no campaigns2021: no campaigns2022: 2 campaigns2023: 2 campaigns2024: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 23V564000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition › Coil; Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers

    Model years 2023–2024

    Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2023-2024 NPR Gas, NPR HD Gas, 2024 NQR Gas, NRR Gas, 2023-2024 Chevrolet LCF 3500HG, Chevrolet LCF 4500HG, 2024 Chevrolet LCF 5500HG, and Chevrolet LCF 5500XG vehicles. The chassis harness may have an incorrectly sized wire seal for the 2 externally mounted engine ignition coil pack fuse holders, which can allow water intrusion and cause the fuses to corrode.

    Consequence:
    Corrosion of the ignition coil pack fuses can cause a misfire and loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace both engine ignition coil pack fuse holder assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed out January 30, 2024. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2305.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  2. NHTSA campaign 23V017000

    Reported

    Electrical System › ADAS › Driver Monitoring › Camera/Sensor; Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking; Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Control Unit/Module

    Model years 2022–2023

    Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Isuzu NQR, NRR, 2022 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward (LCF) 5500HD, 2022-2023 Chevrolet LCF 5500XD, and 2023 Hino S52 vehicles. When the vehicles were modified to extend the frame to a 200-inch or 212-inch wheelbase, the ABS module and if equipped, optional ADAS Camera, were not recalibrated to account for the stretched frame.

    Consequence:
    An improperly calibrated ADAS camera and ABS module can result in the Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB) and Electronic Steering Control System (ESC) not functioning properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will recalibrate the ADAS camera and ABS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2301.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  3. NHTSA campaign 22V434000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Pressure/Temperature Sensor; Electrical System › Wiring

    Model year 2022

    Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022 NQR Gas and NRR Gas trucks equipped with 6.0L engines. The engine wiring harness assembly was incorrectly wired to the oil pressure sensor.

    Consequence:
    An incorrectly wired oil pressure sensor will not alert the driver to low oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will fix the engine wiring harness assembly connector in the engine oil pressure sensor, free of charge.. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu's customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2202.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  4. NHTSA campaign 19V647000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring

    Model years 2017–2019

    Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2017-2019 N-GAS HD and Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles and 2018-2019 Isuzu FTR and Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD vehicles. The power supply bolt in the relay box may not have been properly tightened during harness production at the supplier. This may lead to melting of the power wire and/or a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, which can lead to a stall.

    Consequence:
    A stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the relay box power supply bolt, tightening it as necessary. If the harness or relay box is found to be damaged, it will be replaced or repaired, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1905.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  5. NHTSA campaign 13V259000

    Reported

    Electrical System; Equipment

    Model years 2001–2013

    Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater plug and the extension cord. This may cause overheating of the extension cord.

    Consequence:
    Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
    Remedy:
    Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  6. NHTSA campaign 13V206000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2013

    Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2013 N-Series trucks manufactured March 8, 2012, through Auguest 2, 2012 and equipped with an automatic transmission. Due to a manufacturing change, the transmission retaining ring may dislodge from the clutch drum.

    Consequence:
    If the ring dislodges while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may lose forward driving power and become stalled, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Customers may contact Isuzu Customer service at 1-866-441-9638.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Isuzu N-Series questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Isuzu N-Series have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Isuzu N-Series, covering model years 1998 to 2024. The most recent, 23V564000, was reported on August 10, 2023 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2013, 2022 and 2023 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Isuzu N-Series model year has the most complaints?

The 1998 model year, with 6 of the 20 complaints in NHTSA’s file (30.0%). The next are 1999 (3) and 2002 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Isuzu N-Series complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 7 complaints, or 35.0% of all 20. Visibility (5) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Isuzu N-Series?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Isuzu dealer.

How many Isuzu N-Series complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 20 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.