2022 IC Bus Cesb Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 91 do-not-drive
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 IC Bus Cesb (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2022 IC Bus Cesb. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,000 miles. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns (1 marked do-not-drive) and 99 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 29 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine4 80%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
Example complaints
Engine: “School Bus- Engine exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold has melted from excessive heat in the system creating large hole for fumes and potential fire to escape. Exhaust is inadequate for the heat levels from the engine or engine performance is misprogrammed to create excessive heat/fuel. Widespread issue with many school buses in our fleet with the same powertrain.”
NHTSA complaint #11659952, filed 2025-05Electrical system: “The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2022 IC BUS CESB. The contact works as the district mechanic for the Chase County Schools District. The contact stated that while driving the bus on a rural road, the alarm buzzer sensor on the emergency exit windows activated independently. Due to the rough conditions, the buzzer alarm activated. The windows were not loosened; however, the alarm sounded to indicate a failure. The contact had experienced the failure with the 5 school buses he oversaw. The contact stated that the alarm sound prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11682383, filed 2025-08, 10,000 milesEngine cooling: “This is a school bus. Exhaust down pipe from exhaust manifold melted down and created a large hole for fumes and potential fire from excessive heat/fuel issue in engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11661105, filed 2025-05Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 10,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle barCovers: IC Bus Cesb 2022–2023, CE 2022–2023, Resb 2022–2023 +1 more
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE, IC RE, and 2023 IC EV school buses. The steering wheel retaining nut may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the steering wheel to loosen and detach from the steering column shaft.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › FluidCovers: IC Bus Cesb 2016–2024
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2024 IC Bus CESB school buses. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › FluidCovers: IC Bus Cesb 2016, 2018–2024
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 and 2018-2024 IC Bus CE school buses. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
- 25V580000Sep 4, 2025Structure › BodyCovers: IC Bus Cesb 2016–2026, Resb 2016–2021
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2016-2021 RESB school buses. The underfloor reinforcement may not have been installed, compromising the structural integrity of the buses. As such, these vehicles fail…
- 23V371000May 25, 2023Service brakes, air › Antilock › Abs warning lightCovers: IC Bus Cesb 2022–2024, Resb 2021–2024
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 IC Bus RE, 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, and IC Bus EV school buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator light does not remain illuminated when a malfunction exists, and when the vehicle's ignition…
- 23V065000Feb 10, 2023Structure › Body › Roof and pillarsCovers: IC Bus Cesb 2022–2024, CE Sbus 2022–2023, Resb 2022–2023
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, 2022-2023 IC CE SBus, IC RE, and 2023 EV school buses. The roof panel may have been manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
See all 9 recalls for the 2022 IC Bus Cesb → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 99 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11036615Aug 20, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. The purpose of this article is to provide updated repair guidelines for the engine oil pan leak on all 8.8L gasoline and LPG engines. Engine oil can leak from the rear of the engine oil pan due to…
- 11035942Jul 7, 2026Electrical system. This document will guide the user through installing 12V disconnect label to the battery door.
- 11033229May 22, 2026Electrical system. Certain International® trucks and IC BusTM CE Series buses may have out of date BCM programing that may cause erroneous fault codes after a vehicle sits for 2 or 3 days.
- 11033353May 4, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. The purpose of this article is to provide updated repair guidelines for the engine oil pan leak on all 8.8L gasoline and LPG engines. Engine oil can leak from the rear of the engine oil pan due to…
- 11032498Apr 23, 2026Electrical system. This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change to an engine or vehicle parameter/feature. Customer requested changes will be approved in…
- 11032496Apr 23, 2026Fuel system. This document is for Diesel buses MY2020, MY2021, MY2022, MY2023, and MY2024 specifically built between 11/30/20 and 5/18/23 that are experiencing fuel leaks at the fuel tank cap for not being…
- 11032456Apr 7, 2026Electrical system. Certain International® trucks and IC BusTM CE Series buses may have out of date BCM programing that may cause erroneous fault codes after a vehicle sits for 2 or 3 days.
- 11028361Feb 5, 2026Engine. New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
- 11029461Feb 3, 2026Electrical system. This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. It allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the Diamond Logic…
- 11028362Jan 26, 2026Engine. This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change to an engine or vehicle parameter/feature. Customer requested changes will be approved in…
Other model years of the IC Bus Cesb
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 10,000 | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 IC Bus Cesb have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2022 IC Bus Cesb as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 IC Bus Cesb is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2022 IC Bus Cesb been recalled?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2022 IC Bus Cesb reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 10,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.