2023 Nova Bus LFS recalls and problems
The 2023 Nova Bus LFS has 34 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nova Bus dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2023 Nova Bus LFS vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2023 Nova Bus LFS recalls
Recall 26V-712: Fuel System, Diesel
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2024 LFS and 2023 LFS Artic transit buses. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nova Bus will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 26, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5969.
Recall 26V-624: Equipment
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. The mounting screws may be too short, stripping the threads and causing the bike rack to detach.
Risk: A detached bike rack can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nova Bus will replace the mounting screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5957.
Recall 26V-573: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023-2024 LFS Artic and 2022-2024 LFS buses. The coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down.
Risk: An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Nova Bus will inspect and replace the coolant sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5936. This recall supersedes Recall 24V873. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need the new repair completed.
Recall 26V-355: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 1997-2002, 2005-2024 LFS, 2009-2014, and 2016 - 2024 LFS Artic transit buses. The low brake air pressure warning light may fail to illuminate when the engine is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: A low brake air pressure warning light that fails to illuminate when the engine is off will not alert the driver to a low brake pressure condition, increasing the risk of a crash if the parking brake is disengaged before starting the engine.
Fix: Nova Bus will update the firmware, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by July 17, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5918. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
Recall 26V-300: Visibility, Structure
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LFS Artic and 2019-2023 LFS transit buses. The driver's speaker hole door may have been built with the prime glazing manufacturer DOT code mark missing. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: A missing DOT code mark may result in the door being replaced with the incorrect type of plastic, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nova Bus will replace the plastic panel door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5884. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 23, 2026.
Recall 26V-275: Electrical System
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2025 LFS transit buses. The telemetry control unit installed in parallel with the vehicle monitoring system may cause a data overload.
Risk: An overloaded control unit may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nova Bus will modify the connection configuration and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5882. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 29, 2026.
Recall 26V-182: Seat Belts
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2016-2018, 2020, 2022-2023 LFS and 2019-2020 LFS Artic transit buses. The driver's seat belt tension-reliving device may fail to disengage without manual intervention. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Failure of the tension-reliving device may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the driver, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Nova Bus will remove the seat belt tension-reliving device, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5873. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 23, 2026.
Recall 25V-476: Steering
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2020-2023 LFS transit buses. The electric power steering system may be missing a check valve, allowing hydraulic pressure to turn the steering wheel without the driver's input.
Risk: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Nova Bus will install a check valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5746.
Recall 25V-368: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A digital display firmware error may cause the instrument panel indicator lights to remain solidly illuminated even when the turn signal are off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A faulty indictor light, that cannot provide the driver with information about the status of the turn signals, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nova Bus will update the digital display firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 7, 2025. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5732.
Recall 25V-213: Electrical System
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. The engine wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nova Bus will install a wire extension kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5719.
Recall 25V-184: Electrical System
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nova Bus will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5687.
Recall 24V-907: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2024 LFS buses. The wheelchair securement system may have been installed with the attachment points in the incorrect locations.
Risk: Incorrectly located attachment points may prevent the securement system from adequately restraining the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Nova Bus will reinstall securement system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus at 1-866-870-2046. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5674.
Recall 24V-873: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2023 LFS Artic and 2022-2024 LFS buses. The coolant sensor could send a false signal, causing the engine to shut down.
Risk: An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Nova Bus will inspect and replace the coolant sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5668.
Recall 24V-647: Seat Belts
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova) is recalling certain 2010-2020 LFS Artic and 2012-2024 LFS vehicles. The driver's seat belt may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Nova Bus will install additional seat stoppers to the driver's rear partition, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 4, 2025. Nova's number for this recall is CR5635. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-350. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 23V-350 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall 24V-727: Electrical System
Problem: Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS buses. A software error may cause the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to crash, disconnecting the high voltage batteries and causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nova Bus will validate and update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5643.
Older recalls
| Recall | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-657 | Sep 9, 2024 | Equipment, Visibility | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 24V-648 | Sep 3, 2024 | Electrical System | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 24V-564 | Jul 26, 2024 | Visibility | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 24V-518 | Jul 8, 2024 | Parking Brake | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 24V-519 | Jul 8, 2024 | Visibility | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 24V-421 | Jun 7, 2024 | Electrical System | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 24V-328 | May 10, 2024 | Do not driveFuel System, Diesel | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 24V-231 | Mar 27, 2024 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 24V-203 | Mar 17, 2024 | Electrical System | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 24V-174 | Mar 4, 2024 | Electrical System | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 23V-866 | Dec 20, 2023 | Suspension | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 23V-781 | Nov 21, 2023 | Structure | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 23V-763 | Nov 11, 2023 | Equipment | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 23V-762 | Nov 11, 2023 | Exterior Lighting | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 23V-607 | Aug 31, 2023 | Electrical System | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 23V-540 | Aug 2, 2023 | Electrical System | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 23V-481 | Jul 12, 2023 | Steering | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 23V-482 | Jul 12, 2023 | Power Train | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 23V-291 | Apr 24, 2023 | Electrical System | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
2023 Nova Bus LFS problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 |
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2023 Nova Bus LFS complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Nova Bus LFS years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Nova Bus LFS have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 34 recalls for the 2023 Nova Bus LFS: 26V-712 (fuel system, diesel), 26V-624 (equipment), 26V-573 (engine and engine cooling), 26V-355 (service brakes, air), 26V-300 (visibility, structure) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Nova Bus LFS?
Owners report steering problems most often (2 reports).
Are Nova Bus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nova Bus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.