Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2012 Isuzu NPR, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other1
- Service brakes1
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 2012 Isuzu NPR failed the safety check 1.44% of the time — 43% less often than the average 2012 passenger car (2.52%). Median odometer at inspection: 112,660 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2012 Isuzu NPR.
| 2017173 24 Mar 2017 | Suspension On certain vehicles, the left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts may not have been properly torqued during assembly. This could cause the bolts to loosen and … |
| 2011321 25 Aug 2011 | Electrical On certain vehicles, the Electronic Control Module (ECM) software may not detect a brake pedal switch failure. If the brake pedal switch malfunctions, applicat… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Isuzu NPR, 2008 NPR HD and NPR-HD Gas, 2011-2018 NPR HD and NRR, 2015-2018 NPR XD, 2012-2018 NQR, 2012-2017 NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas, 2016-2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 HD, 3500 and 4500 and 2017-2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 HD, 4500 XD, 5500 HD and 5500 XD vehicles, equipped with certain Walter Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers, models FC10 and FC110. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles and 2008-2009 GMC W3500 and GMC W4500 vehicles. The affected vehicles, equipped with a gasoline-powered engine, have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to remain in the full throttle position.
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2016 NPR, 2011-2017 NPR-HD, NQR, NRR, 2015-2017 NPR-XD, 2012-2016 Reach, NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas incomplete trucks. The left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts may not have been properly tightened during assembly.
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2012-2016 NPR, NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR, and NRR diesel trucks manufactured November 24, 2011, to July 24, 2015, and 2012-2015 NPR and NPR-HD gasoline-powered trucks manufactured October 5, 2011, to August 27, 2015. The trucks may have been equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers, model FC10, that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.
ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 N-SERIES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2011, THROUGH JULY 26, 2011. DUE TO A CALIBRATION ERROR IN THE ECM SOFTWARE, IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH, APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT CAUSE THE CRUISE CONTROL TO BE CANCELED.
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 2012 Isuzu NPR: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 10207901 | Customer Satisfaction Campaign: Vehicles equipped with 6.0L gasoline engines: Inspection and repair instructions of E98 and E97 electrical grounding terminals that may have excess tape or glue on the ground terminal surfaces from the engine harness manufacturing process. This condition may result in a poor ground connection and potentially cause engine surge. |
| 10201566 | In an effort for continuous improvement, Isuzu has a need to obtain Mimamori ECU |
| 10188518 | Understanding drive belt noise. |
| 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 |
| 10178753 | THIS INFORMATION IS BEING ISSUED TO HELP DEALERS IDENTIFY APOTENETIAL SOURCE FOR FUEL CONTAMINATION. IF A CUSTOMER'S COMPLAINT LEADS TO THE DISCOVERY OF CONTAMINATED FUEL, THE SOURCE OF THE CONTAMINATION MUST BE FOUND AND REPAIRED. CONTAMINATED FUEL MAY RESULT IN MANY DIFFERENT FAILURES. SOME EXAMPLES OF THESE FAILURES ARE: PLUGGED FUEL FILTERS, POOR ENGINE PERFORMACE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION, FUEL SYSTEM (LINES AND TANK) CORROSION (RUST), ETC... ISUZU'S FAILURE INVESTIGATIONS HAVE FOUND A COMMON OCCURANCE OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK BEING INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THIS POOR INSTALLATION W |
| 10081119 | IF A CUSTOMERS COMPLAINT LEADS TO THE DISCOVERY OF CONTAMINATED FUEL, THE SOURCE OF THE CONTAMINATION MUST BE FOUND AND REPAIRED. CONTAMINATED FUEL MAY RESULT IN MANY DIFFERENT FAILURES. SOME EXAMPLES OF THESE FAILURES ARE: PLUGGED FUEL FILTERS, POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION, FUEL SYSTEM (LINES AND TANK) CORROSION (RUST), ETC ISUZUS FAILURE INVESTIGATIONS HAVE FOUND A COMMON OCCURRENCE OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK BEING INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THIS POOR INSTALLATION WILL ALLOW UNWANTED MATERIAL TO ENTER THE FUEL TANK CONTAMINATING THE FUEL. |
| 10056373 | ISUZU: INFORMATION REGARDING CORROSION INHIBITOR IMPROVEMENT THAT CHANGES COLOR OF COOLANT TO A DARK COLOR AND IS ADDED AT PORT TO BOTH RADIATOR AND SURGE TANK. *PE |
| 10056309 | ISUZU: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HAD SET, RESULTING IN NO SHIFT CONDITION AFTER VEHICLE EXPERIENCE FLASHING CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT AND MALFUNCTON INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATED. MODEL 2012 NPR. *PE |
| 10050139 | ISUZU: DUE TO INSECT NESTING AND/OR DEBRIS LEFT BY FLOODING, FLUID IS LEAKING AT TOP OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE, AND A NEW BREATHER HOSE VENT WAS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THIS CONDITION. MODELS 2007-2012 N SERIES, 2007-2010 W SERIES. *PE |
| 10050120 | ISUZU: EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND REDUCED POWER, DUE TO DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) FREEZING. MODELS 2011-2012 NPR, NPRHD, NQR, NRR. *PE |
| 10043779 | ISUZU: DEF LEVEL GAUGE AND DEF TANK SIGHT TUBE DO NOT MATCH. *KB |
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