How many recalls does the 2013 Isuzu N-Series have?

The 2013 Isuzu N-Series has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

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2013 Isuzu N-Series Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Isuzu N-Series has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,935 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 13V259000 2013-06-19 1,774 affected

Defect

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater…

Consequence

Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.

POWER TRAIN 13V206000 2013-05-16 1,161 affected

Defect

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2013 N-Series trucks manufactured March 8, 2012, through Auguest 2, 2012 and equipped with an automatic transmission. Due to a manufacturing change, the transmission retaining ring may dislodge from the clutch drum.

Consequence

If the ring dislodges while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may lose forward driving power and become stalled, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Customers may contact Isuzu Customer service at 1-866-441-9638.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE14024 Opened 2014-07-22 · closed 2015-01-12

Loss of brake warning lights

On July 22, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to investigate field reports describing the loss of brake lights in model year (MY) 2013 Isuzu N-series trucks.During the course of this investigation, Isuzu informed ODI that the subject vehicle population consisted…

Investigation PE15032 Opened 2015-09-28 · closed 2016-02-25

Wheel bearing failure

The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) investigation on September 28th 2015 to investigate field reports submitted by Isuzu during quarterly Early Warning Reporting (EWR) describing wheel bearing failure(s) on model year (MY) 2012-2015 N-Series trucks.In addition an ODI…

Investigation PE15032 Opened 2015-09-28 · closed 2016-02-25

Wheel bearing failure

Investigation PE15032 Opened 2015-09-28 · closed 2016-02-25

Wheel bearing failure

Investigation PE15032 Opened 2015-09-28 · closed 2016-02-25

Wheel bearing failure

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Isuzu N-Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.