2019 Isuzu NPR recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Isuzu NPR and 1 owner complaint. The most-reported problem areas are tires (1).
The 2019 ranks #5 of 8 NPR model years for fewest complaints (2012–2019), with fewer complaints than the average year (2). It has 4 recalls vs. an average of 4.4 per model year.
Recalls 4
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2019 Isuzu NPR. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Service brakes
Problem: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2019 NPR GAS, 2019 NPRHD GAS and 2019 Chevrolet 4500 vehicles. The brake line clips for the rear driver side brake line may have been incorrectly installed, potentially allowing the brake line to contact a grounding bolt, potentially causing a loss of the rear driver side brakes.
Risk: If the rear driver side brake fails, the vehicle may experience reduced braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers inspect and replace brake line assembly or reposition the brake line into the proper position, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2002.
Seat belts · front · webbing
Problem: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2020 Isuzu NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR and NRR and Chevrolet 4500HD, 4500XD, 5500HD and 5500XD and 2019 Isuzu NPR HD GAS, NPR GAS and Chevrolet 4500 and Chevrolet 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual mode belt locking mechanism seat belt assembly. Due to a manufacturing issue, the seat belt webbing locking mechanism may not properly restrain the occupant as intended.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the occupant is not properly restrained, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2001.
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.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 isuzu npr equipped with yokohama tires, tire line: lt radial, tire size: 215/85/r16, dot number: sbba. The contact stated while an employee was using the vehicle she noticed bubbles on side wall of the front passenger's side tire. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop and both front tires were replaced. The contact called south bay truck center locat…
Safety ratings
NHTSA hasn't published 5-star crash ratings for the 2019 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 2019 Isuzu NPR have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Isuzu NPR, most recently for service brakes (04/03/2020). 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 2019 Isuzu NPR?
Based on 1 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are tires (1).
Is the 2019 Isuzu NPR safe?
NHTSA hasn't published an overall 5-star rating for the 2019 Isuzu NPR.
Is the 2019 a good year for the Isuzu NPR?
The 2019 ranks #5 of 8 NPR model years for fewest complaints (2012–2019), with fewer complaints than the average year (2). It has 4 recalls vs. an average of 4.4 per model year.
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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.