2018 Isuzu NPR recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Isuzu NPR.
Recalls 3
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2018 Isuzu NPR. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Steering
Problem: Diesel Modification Center LLC. (Diesel Modification Center) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Isuzu NQR ,NRR, and NPR vehicles modified to be equipped with dual steering. The keystock may become dislodged from the steering cross shaft and cause unexpected loss of right hand steering.
Risk: Unexpected loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Diesel Modification Center will notify owners, and dealers will verify the keystock is in place or replace it, as necessary. In addition, the set screw will be retorqued and a stamp will be drifted in the keyed slot to ensure the keystock stays in the correct position, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019. Owners may contact Diesel Modification Center customer service at 1-256-457-1726.
Equipment
Problem: Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.
Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
Problem: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018 Isuzu NPR and 2019 Isuzu NPR-HD and NPR-XD vehicles. These vehicles have a brake switch and nylon retainer that may not have been properly secured into the steel brake pedal assembly bracket.
Risk: If the brake switch and nylon retainer are not properly secured, the switch can detach from the bracket causing the brake lights to illuminate whether or not brake pedal is depressed, the shift interlock will not operate and the accelerator pedal input will be disabled resulting in the inability to accelerate. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Isuzu has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the seating of the retainer, and re-seat the retainer clip or replace the retainer clip, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1801.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Safety ratings
NHTSA hasn't published 5-star crash ratings for the 2018 Isuzu NPR.
Fuel economy
The EPA doesn't publish fuel economy ratings for heavy-duty pickups like the Isuzu NPR.
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Isuzu NPR have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Isuzu NPR, most recently for steering (09/18/2019). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Isuzu NPR?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Isuzu NPR.
Is the 2018 Isuzu NPR safe?
NHTSA hasn't published an overall 5-star rating for the 2018 Isuzu NPR.
Is the 2018 a good year for the Isuzu NPR?
Compare recalls and complaints across model years on our Isuzu NPR page.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved November 2, 2026. NHTSA model names used: NPR.