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Nova Bus LFS recalls and problems

73 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 24 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
73
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

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202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200220012000

Nova Bus LFS by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2025 LFS500000
2024 LFS1400000
2023 LFS3420000
2022 LFS3500000
2021 LFS2300000
2020 LFS2100000
2019 LFS2200000
2018 LFS1600000
2017 LFS1800000
2016 LFS1700000
2015 LFS1400000
2014 LFS1400000
2013 LFS1600000
2012 LFS900000
2011 LFS500000
2010 LFS400000
2009 LFS200000
2008 LFS200000
2007 LFS200000
2006 LFS200000
2005 LFS100000
2002 LFS100000
2001 LFS100000
2000 LFS100000

Most reported Nova Bus LFS problems

Problem areaReports
Steering2

All Nova Bus LFS recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-712Oct 27, 20262022–2024Fuel System, DieselNova Bus (US) Inc.
26V-624Sep 29, 20262022–2023EquipmentNova Bus (US) Inc.
26V-604Sep 22, 20262024–2025Parking BrakeNova Bus (US) Inc.
26V-573Sep 3, 20262022–2024Engine and Engine CoolingNova Bus (US) Inc.
26V-355Jun 2, 20262000–2002, 2005–2024Service Brakes, AirNova Bus (US) Inc.
26V-300May 12, 20262019–2023Visibility, StructureNova Bus (US) Inc.
26V-275Apr 30, 20262022–2025Electrical SystemNova Bus (US) Inc.
26V-206Mar 31, 20262025VisibilityNova Bus (US) Inc.
26V-182Mar 24, 20262016–2018, 2020, 2022–2023Seat BeltsNova Bus (US) Inc.
26V-077Feb 10, 20262013–2019SeatsNova Bus (US) Inc.
25V-822Nov 28, 20252021, 2024–2025Engine and Engine CoolingNova Bus (US) Inc.
25V-773Nov 10, 20252024–2025Seat BeltsNova Bus (US) Inc.
25V-696Oct 14, 20252019–2020VisibilityNova Bus (US) Inc.
25V-553Aug 26, 20252013Engine and Engine CoolingNova Bus (US) Inc.
25V-476Jul 22, 20252020–2023SteeringNova Bus (US) Inc.
25V-368Jun 11, 20252022–2023Exterior LightingNova Bus (US) Inc.
25V-213Apr 7, 20252022–2023Electrical SystemNova Bus (US) Inc.
25V-184Apr 3, 20252022–2023Electrical SystemNova Bus (US) Inc.
25V-101Feb 17, 20252006–2007StructureNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-907Dec 3, 20242022–2024Equipment Adaptive/MobilityNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-873Nov 19, 20242022–2024Engine and Engine CoolingNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-647Nov 5, 20242012–2024Seat BeltsNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-727Sep 30, 20242022–2023Electrical SystemNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-657Sep 9, 20242019–2024Equipment, VisibilityNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-648Sep 3, 20242023–2024Electrical SystemNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-564Jul 26, 20242019–2023VisibilityNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-559Jul 25, 20242019–2021Service Brakes, AirNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-558Jul 25, 20242016–2019Service Brakes, AirNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-518Jul 8, 20242021–2024Parking BrakeNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-519Jul 8, 20242022–2023VisibilityNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-449Jun 17, 20242021Latches/Locks/LinkagesNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-421Jun 7, 20242022–2023Electrical SystemNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-328May 10, 20242022–2023Do not driveFuel System, DieselNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-231Mar 27, 20242020–2024Engine and Engine CoolingNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-203Mar 17, 20242021–2023Electrical SystemNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-174Mar 4, 20242022–2023Electrical SystemNova Bus (US) Inc.
24V-033Jan 19, 20242017–2018Structure, VisibilityNova Bus (US) Inc.
23V-866Dec 20, 20232023SuspensionNova Bus (US) Inc.
23V-781Nov 21, 20232023StructureNova Bus (US) Inc.
23V-763Nov 11, 20232020–2023EquipmentNova Bus (US) Inc.
23V-762Nov 11, 20232021–2023Exterior LightingNova Bus (US) Inc.
23V-714Oct 25, 20232015–2019Do not driveSeatsNova Bus (US) Inc.
23V-607Aug 31, 20232017–2023Electrical SystemNova Bus (US) Inc.
23V-540Aug 2, 20232022–2023Electrical SystemNova Bus (US) Inc.
23V-481Jul 12, 20232022–2023SteeringNova Bus (US) Inc.
23V-482Jul 12, 20232019–2023Power TrainNova Bus (US) Inc.
23V-350May 17, 20232012–2022Seat BeltsNova Bus (US) Inc.
23V-291Apr 24, 20232022–2023Electrical SystemNova Bus (US) Inc.
23V-277Apr 18, 20232012–2014StructureNova Bus (US) Inc.
23V-239Apr 4, 20232022Exterior LightingNova Bus (US) Inc.
23V-054Feb 6, 20232022SteeringNova Bus (US) Inc.
22V-902Dec 7, 20222010–2021Exterior LightingNova Bus (US) Inc.
22V-845Nov 15, 20222018–2022Do not driveSteeringNova Bus (US) Inc.
22V-416Jun 13, 20222019–2021Electrical System, Engine and Engine CoolingNova Bus (US) Inc.
22V-323May 11, 20222016–2020Equipment, Exterior LightingNova Bus (US) Inc.
21V-929Nov 26, 20212021Electrical System, StructureNova Bus (US) Inc.
21V-351May 14, 20212016–2020Fuel System, DieselNova Bus is recalling certain 2016-2020 LFS and LFS Artic vehicles.
21V-151Mar 9, 20212008–2021Exterior LightingNova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2008-2021 LFS Buses.
20V-568Sep 21, 20202019–2021SteeringNova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2020 Nova Bus LFS transit buses.
20V-457Aug 5, 20202016Power TrainNova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission drive units.
20V-354Jun 15, 20202016–2019Structure, Electrical SystemNova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2016-2019 LFS buses.
19V-511Jul 2, 20192014–2017SeatsNova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2014-2017 LFS and LFS Artic buses equipped with USSC cantilever seats.
19V-274Apr 5, 20192011–2019Electrical SystemNova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2011-2019 LFS city buses.
18V-670Sep 26, 20182017Power TrainNova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2017 Nova Bus LFS Hybrid and LFS Arctic Hybrid transit buses equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units.
18V-299May 7, 20182015–2017Service Brakes, AirNova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses, equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes.
18V-117Feb 17, 20182013Engine and Engine CoolingNova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain 2013 LFS transit buses equipped with transmission oil coolers.
16V-412Jun 8, 20162012–2015EquipmentNova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nova LFS and LFS Artic transit buses manufactured from June 18, 2012, through October 19, 2015.
16V-191Apr 5, 20162010–2015SeatsNova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS transit buses manufactured from August 10, 2010, through November 5, 2015.
16V-135Mar 4, 20162014–2016VisibilityNova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 LFS and LFS Artic vehicles manufactured from January 1, 2014, through February 15, 2016.
15V-735Nov 5, 20152013–2015StructureNova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Nova LFS and 2013-2015 LFS Artic transit buses.
14V-473Aug 1, 20142013VisibilityNova Bus (Nova) is recalling certain model year 2013 Nova LFS transit buses.
14V-381Jun 30, 20142013–2014Electrical SystemNova Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 LFS transit buses manufactured June 2010 to June 2014.
14V-380Jun 30, 20142013Service Brakes, AirNova Bus is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2006-2013 LFS transit buses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Nova Bus LFS?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2023 Nova Bus LFS has the most reports (2). Check the 2023 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Nova Bus LFS have?

NHTSA lists 73 safety recalls covering Nova Bus LFS model years 2000–2002, 2005–2025.

What are the most common Nova Bus LFS problems?

Owners report steering problems most often.