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Isuzu FTR recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints for the Isuzu FTR, covering model years 1998 to 2026. The 2024 model year drew the most complaints (2), and Exterior Lighting is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 17 recall campaigns on file
  • 8 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 16 model years with data (1998–2026)
  • most complaints: 2024 (2 for that model year)
  • top component: Exterior Lighting (3 complaints)
  • latest recall 25V719000 (reported Oct 22, 2025)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (12.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Isuzu FTR complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2024 model year has the most complaints: 2 of 8, or 25.0%. Next come 1998 (1) and 2001 (1). The fewest are for 2020, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Isuzu FTR owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1998–2024Column chart of 8 complaints across 27 model years. The highest is 2024 with 2. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1998: 1 complaint119981999: 0 complaints19992000: 0 complaints20002001: 1 complaint120012002: 0 complaints20022003: 0 complaints20032004: 0 complaints20042005: 1 complaint120052006: 1 complaint120062007: 1 complaint120072008: 0 complaints20082009: 0 complaints20092010: 0 complaints20102011: 0 complaints20112012: 0 complaints20122013: 0 complaints20132014: 0 complaints20142015: 0 complaints20152016: 0 complaints20162017: 0 complaints20172018: 0 complaints20182019: 0 complaints20192020: 1 complaint120202021: 0 complaints20212022: 0 complaints20222023: 0 complaints20232024: 2 complaints22024
Isuzu FTR complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Isuzu FTR complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199810000
200110100
200510000
200610000
200710000
202010000
202420000
All model years80100

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

Most-reported Isuzu FTR components

top 5 · NHTSA categories

Exterior Lighting is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (37.5% of all 8), followed by Fuel System, Gasoline (2) and Electrical System (1).

Components named most often in Isuzu FTR complaints (top 5)
Components named most often in Isuzu FTR complaints (top 5)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Exterior Lighting337.5%
Fuel System, Gasoline225.0%
Electrical System112.5%
Power Train112.5%
Steering112.5%

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 FTR recalls

17 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FTR, newest first. The 17 campaigns cover model years 1999 to 2026. The 2019 model year appears in the most campaigns (8).

  • 17 recall campaigns
Isuzu FTR 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
1999: 3 campaigns
2000: 3 campaigns2001: no campaigns2002: no campaigns2003: no campaigns2004: no campaigns2005: no campaigns2006: 1 campaign2007: no campaigns2008: no campaigns2009: no campaigns
2010: no campaigns2011: no campaigns2012: no campaigns2013: no campaigns2014: no campaigns2015: no campaigns2016: no campaigns2017: no campaigns2018: 7 campaigns2019: 8 campaigns
2020: 6 campaigns2021: 4 campaigns2022: 6 campaigns2023: 3 campaigns2024: 3 campaigns2025: 3 campaigns2026: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 25V719000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › Hanger/Bracket; Suspension › Front › Stabilizer Bar

    Model years 2018–2026

    Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Isuzu FVR, 2023-2026 Chevrolet 7500XD, 2018-2026 Chevrolet 6500XD, and Isuzu FTR vehicles. The axle stabilizer bracket bolts may crack and break, allowing the bracket to detach from the vehicle.

    Consequence:
    A detached axle stabilizer bracket can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the stabilizer bar brackets, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include Class 6 vehicles (FTR, Chevy 6500XD). Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025 to FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD owners. Phase 2 will include Class 7 vehicles (FVR, Chevy 7500XD). Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026 to FVR owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026 to Chevrolet 7500XD owners. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2506.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V630000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Other › Fuel Filter

    Model years 2022–2026

    Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Isuzu FVR, Isuzu FTR, Chevrolet 6500XD, and 2023-2026 Chevrolet 7500XD vehicles. The fuel heater may overheat, melting the casing and allowing fuel to leak into the electrical connector.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel heater and electrical connectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2504.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  3. NHTSA campaign 24V467000

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

    Model year 2025

    Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2025 FTR vehicles. The tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.

    Consequence:
    Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and center link assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2402.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  4. NHTSA campaign 24V157000

    Reported

    Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Camera; Electrical System

    Model years 2019–2024

    Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2019-2024 FTR, 2020-2024 Chevrolet LCF 6500XD, 2022-2024 FVR, and 2023-2024 Chevrolet LCF 7500XD vehicles equipped with a Mobileye Collision Warning System. The Mobileye camera cable may have been routed improperly, which can result in wiring damage and an overloaded electrical circuit.

    Consequence:
    Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, wiring damage may cause a loss of turn signal, hazard lights, and/or collision system function, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and reroute the Mobileye camera cable or replace the Mobileye camera cable and T-harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 08, 2024. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2401.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  5. NHTSA campaign 22V508000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM) › Software

    Model year 2022

    Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022 FTR and FVR trucks. A programming error in the ECM software calibration, resulted in the vehicles not having engine braking functionality.

    Consequence:
    Without engine braking, a driver may experience longer stopping distances than expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reprogram the ECM with the corrected calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu's customer service at 1-866- 441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2204.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  6. NHTSA campaign 22V497000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2022

    Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022 FTR vehicles equipped with Allison 2500RDS (FVR) transmissions. The transmission is missing the parking pawl.

    Consequence:
    There is no pawl to engage when the transmission shift lever is set to the park position, which could lead to the truck rolling away, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the 2500RDS (FVR) transmission with a 2550RDS (FTR) transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 12, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu's customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2203.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  7. NHTSA campaign 22V362000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2022

    Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain FTR and FVR trucks. The quick connector used to connect the fuel suction hose to the fuel inlet pipe of the engine is too large. The larger diameter of the quick connector may cause inadequate sealing, resulting in a fuel leak. In addition, the gap may cause air to be sucked into the fuel hose while the engine is running.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Air intake into the fuel hose increases the risk of engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the quick connector with the correct size quick connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu's customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2201.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  8. NHTSA campaign 21V861000

    Reported

    Steering › Critical Fasteners; Steering

    Model years 2018–2021

    Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left.

    Consequence:
    An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. This recall is an expansion of recall 19V-467. Vehicles previously repaired will need to have the new remedy performed.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  9. NHTSA campaign 20V554000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Starter Assembly

    Model years 2018–2021

    Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The ground cable connecting the starter motor to the vehicle frame may break at the starter-side eyelet, resulting in an engine no-crank or slow-crank condition, causing the vehicle not to start.

    Consequence:
    If the cable is broken and repeated attempts are made to start the vehicle, the starter may ground through the steel braiding of the power steering hose, allowing it to heat up and possibly rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Isuzu and Chevrolet will notify their respective owners and dealers to replace the ground cable and to inspect and replace the power steering hose is damage exists, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Isuzu owners may contact the Isuzu Customer Relations at 1-866-441-9638 and Chevrolet owners may contact the GM Medium Duty Truck assistance line at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2004.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  10. NHTSA campaign 20V195000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring

    Model years 2018–2020

    Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The chassis wire harness outside the relay box may have been improperly routed, potentially allowing the harness to contact the suspension's leaf spring hanger bracket, allowing the harness to get chafed.

    Consequence:
    Depending on which wires get damaged, the vehicle can experience stalling and/or reduced functionality of the ABS, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the existing wire harness, as necessary, and install additional clamps to ensure the wire harness is secured away from the hanger bracket, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2003.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

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  1. NHTSA campaign 19V647000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring

    Model years 2018–2019

    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

  2. NHTSA campaign 19V467000

    Reported

    Steering

    Model years 2018–2020

    Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The jam nut for the steering stopper bolt on the left front knuckle may loosen and allow the bolt to back away from the steering knuckle, increasing the turning radius of the vehicle in a left turn.

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle's turning radius is increased, there is an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing left and right jam nuts with a Grade 8 jam nut, torque the nut to a new torque specification and apply Loctite to the nut and bolt, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638, GM owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1902.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  3. NHTSA campaign 18V758000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

    Model years 2018–2019

    Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD and Isuzu FTR vehicles. The cab may not provide an adequate warning to lock the cab tilt-lock after servicing. If the cab tilt-lock is not engaged, the cab can tilt forward while driving.

    Consequence:
    If the cab tilts forward while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will install an extension to the locking lever to increase its visibility to the operator, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1803.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  4. NHTSA campaign 06V254000

    Reported

    Parking Brake › Conventional › Air

    Model year 2006

    Certain medium duty trucks equipped SR-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.

    Consequence:
    The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  5. NHTSA campaign 02V052001

    Reported

    Power Train › Clutch Assembly

    Model years 1999–2000

    Certain medium duty tilt cab trucks equipped with manual transmissions have a condition in which the clutch master-cylinder pushrod end that attaches to the clutch pedal pin can wear prematurely. The first noticeable effect of this wear could be the clutch pedal not returning completely to the full-up position.

    Consequence:
    If this occurs, the fast-idle engine speed control may not function. If the clutch master-cylinder pushrod end wears sufficiently to allow the attaching end to bend open or break off, the pedal pin would detach from the clutch rod link and the clutch would engage. If clutch engagement occurred while the vehicle was stopped, with the engine running and the transmission in gear, and if the brakes were not applied, the vehicle could move forward if the transmission were in a forward gear, or rearward if the transmission were in a reverse gear.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new clutch master-cylinder assembly and clutch pedal assembly. Owner notification is expected to begin during April 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Isuzu at 1-800-643-4070.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  6. NHTSA campaign 01V140003

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

    Model years 1999–2000

    Vehicle description: commercial vehicles equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with TRW model 20EDL ball sockets/drag links. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

    Consequence:
    If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the drag link assemblies. Owner notification began during May 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact isuau at 1-800-643-4070, ext. 428.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  7. NHTSA campaign 01V044012

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

    Model years 1999–2000

    Vehicle description: commercial vehicles equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-DL model ball sockets and manufactured by TRW. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

    Consequence:
    If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began during May 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Isuzu at 800-643-4070, ext. 428.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. 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 FTR questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Isuzu FTR have?

NHTSA lists 17 vehicle recall campaigns for the Isuzu FTR, covering model years 1998 to 2026. The most recent, 25V719000, was reported on October 22, 2025 and is filed under “Suspension”. The 2019 model year is covered by the most campaigns (8).

Which Isuzu FTR model year has the most complaints?

The 2024 model year, with 2 of the 8 complaints in NHTSA’s file (25.0%). The next are 1998 (1) and 2001 (1). 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 FTR complaint?

Exterior Lighting is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 37.5% of all 8. Fuel System, Gasoline (2) and Electrical System (1) 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 FTR?

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 FTR complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 8 complaints, 0 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 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.

Other Isuzu models

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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.