Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2020 Isuzu FTR, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2020 Isuzu FTR failed the safety check 0.33% of the time — 72% less often than the average 2020 passenger car (1.18%). Median odometer at inspection: 49,408 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2020 Isuzu FTR.
| 2025577 22 Oct 2025 | Suspension Issue: On certain trucks, the front stabilizer bar brackets may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the bracket(s) could break and the stabilize… |
| 2021679 5 Nov 2021 | Steering Issue: On certain 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 knuckle. T… |
| 2020143 3 Apr 2020 | Electrical Issue: On certain trucks, the wire harness from the relay box was not properly routed. As result, the wire harness could be damaged by contact with the leaf s… |
| 2019306 19 Jun 2019 | Steering Issue: On certain 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 knuckle. T… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Isuzu told its dealers about the 2020 Isuzu FTR: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10246227 | THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION WITH REGARDS TO THE ISUZU COMMERCIAL VEHICLE (CV) SERVICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (SPPM). THE ISUZU CV SPPM (SECTIONS 2.15 AND 2.16) PROVIDES DETAILED PROCEDURES RELATED TO VEHICLE STORAGE UP TO AND BEYOND 30 DAYS. PERFORMING THESE REQUIRED PROCEDURES AT THE SPECIFIED INTERVALS WILL PROPERLY MAINTAIN VEHICLES UNTIL THEY ARE RETAILED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED MAY RESULT IN REPAIRS AND ADDITIONAL COSTS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED. WE ARE PROVIDING DEALERS WITH THIS BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES AS A REMINDER TO MAINTAIN |
| 10244941 | This bulletin provides information with regards to the Isuzu Commercial Vehicle (CV) Service Policies and Procedures Manual (SPPM). The Isuzu CV SPPM (sections 2.15 and 2.16) provides detailed procedures related to vehicle storage up to and beyond 30 days. Performing these required procedures at the specified intervals will properly maintain vehicles until they are retailed. Failure to follow the procedures outlined may result in repairs and additional costs that could have been avoided. We are providing dealers with this brief overview of the recommended procedures as a reminder to maintain |
| 10237146 | This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. |
| 10227157 | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. is distributing this procedure for adding keyless entry transmitters as a quick reference to help dealers better service customer. Also included is the clearing procedure for customers who have had transmitters lost or stolen. This procedure may be used to clear all transmitters from the Keyless Entry Control Unit. |
| 10225521 | We have received reports of the front turn signal lenses cracking on Isuzu vehicles. These lenses are cracking from the effects of being washed with alkaline detergents. Alkaline detergents are typically used in industrial settings and are reactive with the paint, metals, and other materials used to make up the exterior components of Isuzu vehicles. Isuzu recommends that only neutral detergents be used when washing Isuzu vehicles. However, if alkaline detergents are used to wash an Isuzu vehicle, it is crucial that all traces of the detergent are rinsed away with water or wiped off a |
| 10225519 | Isuzu Motors Limited has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 model year F-Series vehicles. The jam nut for the steering stopper bolt on the left side may loosen and allow the bolt to back away from the steering knuckle. This could result in an increase in the turning radius of the vehicle in left turns, which could make it difficult to make sharp turns. If the vehicle's turning radius is increased, there is an increased risk of a crash. A prior recall (19V-467) was conducted to address this issue, but we have identified this cond |
| 10218932 | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form |
| 10218927 | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. |
| 10217004 | The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely for information tracking purposes and future contact reference. |
| 10217001 | The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find equivalent of similar products (when available) from Loctite and Permatex. |
| 10213232 | Isuzu is providing this bulletin to outline Isuzu's policy and procedures for Isuzu vehicles with Tire Warranty Coverage. Tire Warranty, Policy, Procedure, and Claim Submission are the categories in this bulletin. |
| 10209883 | Some customers may complain about wind noise and/or water intrusion into the cab from the driver and/or passenger doors of the affected N-Series and FTR trucks. To correct this condition Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ITCA) is offering a new door weather strip to improve sealing of the driver and passenger doors. |
| 10206061 | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. is proud to introduce the redesigned Isuzu Vehicle Health Report (VHR) program. Beginning October 2021, Isuzu dealers are able to access, through www.isuzutruckservice.com, all of the Isuzu Vehicle Health Report Data (MMU Data) associated with 2011MY and newer vehicles serviced by their dealership in a new, user friendly VHR. Look for the VHR tab after you log in. n contrast to the previous design, the new VHR exists in a central database easily accessed by dealership personnel at any time from any PC with internet access. Users will be able to quick |
| 10203919 | The information in this bulletin is provided to help technicians better understand common vehicle operations that may be incorrectly perceived by customers as a problem. Additionally, diagnostic scan tool connection requirements are outlined for easier technician diagnosis. |
| 10201566 | In an effort for continuous improvement, Isuzu has a need to obtain Mimamori ECU |
| 10178756 | ISUZU COMMERCIAL TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. IS DISTRIBUTING THIS PROCEDURE FOR ADDING KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERS AS A QUICK REFERENCE TO HELP DEALERS BETTER SERVICE THE CUSTOMER. ALSO INCLUDED IS THE CLEARING PROCEDURE FOR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD TRANSMITTERS LOST OR STOLEN. THIS PROCEDURE MAY BE USED TO CLEAR ALL TRANSMITTERS FROM THE KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL UNIT. |
| 10178754 | ISUZU DIESEL ENGINES AVAILABLE IN THE ABOVE AFFECTED VEHICLES MEET THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCE BOARD'S (CARB) OPTIONAL IDLING EMISSIONS STANDARD OF 30 GRAMS PER HOUR OF OXIDES OF NITROGEN (NOX) WITH NO INCREASE IN THE EMISSION OF OTHER REGULATED POLLUTANTS. AS A RESULT THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN APPROVED AS "CERTIFIED CLEAN IDLE" AND ARE "EXEMPT" FROM THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SYSTEM (ESS) REQUIREMNET PURSUANT OT SECTION 1956.8 OF TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS. AS REQUIRED BY THE ESS REGULATION, FOR "CERTIFICED CLEAN IDLE" VEHICLES, ISUZU HAS INTRODUCED A TAMPER RESISTANCE "CERTIFIED CLEA |
| 10174033 | THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES CERTAIN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WHEN SUBMITTING A WARRANTY CLAIM FOR RADIATOR LEAKS (LABOR OPERATION CODES J3080 OR J3100 AND PARTS WARRANTY) ON 2018-2021MY ISUZU FTR VEHICLES. |
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