The most-reported FTR run is 54DK6S160LS (2020 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Exterior lighting problems make up 67% of reports; NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for FTR model years 2018–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Isuzu FTR has 3 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every FTR complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54DK6S160LS•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 54DK6S1F2RS•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| 54DK6S1F3RS•••••• | 2024 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 67% of everything Isuzu FTR owners report: Exterior Lighting, 2 of 3 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | |
| Steering | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 13 recall campaigns on the Isuzu FTR; the 6 below cover build years 2018 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V719000 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 2018–2026 |
| 24V157000 | Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera | 2019–2024 |
| 25V630000 | Fuel System, Other:fuel Filter | 2022–2026 |
| 20V554000 | Electrical System:starter Assembly | 2018–2021 |
| 21V861000 | Steering | 2018–2021 |
| 19V467000 | Steering | 2018–2020 |
25V719000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2018: 7 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Isuzu FTR | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 3 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Isuzu FTR share of that is 3 complaints over 3 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Isuzu FTR VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 3 NHTSA complaints from 3 FTR runs and 13 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which FTR production run has the most complaints?
54DK6S160LS, a 2020 build, with 1 complaints. The typical FTR run has 1.
How many FTR complaints involve a crash?
0% of 3 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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