Recall on record for this model family
- NHTSA 22V691000 — ENGINE NHTSA recall: official notice
- NHTSA 23V170000 — STRUCTURE:BODY NHTSA recall: official notice
Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice before purchase.
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 11, 2026.
Documented failure points and real market prices for the International HX Series, sourced and dated.
Confidence 0%3 observed comparables
As of Sep 5, 2026What can make the cheap machine expensive?
| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| diesel particulate filter | medium | not yet verified |
| fuel injectors | medium | not yet verified |
EGR cooler cracking on the International A26 engine used in HX-series trucks lets coolant mix with exhaust gases.
Cost not yet verifiedThe A26's VGT actuator sticks or fails, cutting power and fuel economy on HX-series trucks running this engine.
Cost not yet verifiedDPF regeneration failures on the A26 occur when the truck doesn't reach operating temperature long enough for a full regen cycle, common in vocational duty cycles.
Cost not yet verifiedWater contamination in fuel causes costly injector failures on the A26 engine.
Cost not yet verifiedNavistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2018-2020 International HX, 2018-2021 International LT and International RH vehicles. The connecting rod wrist pin may crack, resulting in connecting rod failure.
Common questions
How much does a used International HX Series cost?
Observed listings range roughly $69,500 to $99,900 depending on age, condition, and configuration (as of 2026-09-05).
What fails on the International HX Series?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: diesel particulate filter, fuel injectors. See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
Is the International HX Series under recall?
A safety recall exists for this model family. Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice linked on this page before buying.
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From the research record
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): EGR cooler (International A26 engine): "The cooler cracks internally, allowing coolant to mix with exhaust gases. This creates white smoke, coolant loss" https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/navistar-a26-engine-performance-problems-and-maintenance
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): variable geometry turbo actuator: "The variable geometry turbo actuator sticks or fails, causing reduced power, black smoke, and poor fuel economy" https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/navistar-a26-engine-performance-problems-and-maintenance
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): diesel particulate filter: "The diesel particulate filter clogs when trucks don't reach proper operating temperatures for complete regeneration cycles" https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/navistar-a26-engine-performance-problems-and-maintenance
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): fuel injectors: "Water in fuel causes injector failures" https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/navistar-a26-engine-performance-problems-and-maintenance
- MARKET (3 real listings, 2026-09-05): low $69,500 / median $99,900 / high $99,900. Agent-sourced: soarr.com has no generic "HX" bucket; combines 2 HX520 listings (2023-2024, 272k-357k mi, $99,900 each) and 1 HX615 listing (2021, 60,703 mi, $69,500). The lower HX615 price tracks its much lower mileage, not a different trim tier -- modest 1.4x spread, disclosed explicitly.
- RECALL (22V691000, ENGINE): Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2018-2020 International HX, 2018-2021 International LT and International RH vehicles. The connecting rod wrist pin may crack, resulting in connecting rod failure.
- RECALL (23V170000, STRUCTURE:BODY): Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 International HX vehicles. The grille surround may corrode and detach from the truck.
Sources
- skylinerrepaircenter.com (failure evidence)repair-industry · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- soarr.com dealer inventory (3 real listings)dealer-inventory-aggregator · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- NHTSA recall 22V691000 (ENGINE)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
- NHTSA recall 23V170000 (STRUCTURE:BODY)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
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