Nova Bus problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 2 safety complaints with NHTSA about Nova Bus vehicles in our database, and Nova Bus has issued 94 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
2
Recalls
94
Models
3

Nova Bus models with the most complaints

All Nova Bus models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Nova Bus LFS2005–2025272—
Nova Bus LFS Artic2009–2024036—
Nova Bus Nova LFS2006–2012022—

Recent Nova Bus recalls

  • Recall 26V624000Sep 29, 202618 vehicles

    Risk: A detached bike rack can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V604000Sep 22, 20265 vehicles

    Risk: The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V573000Sep 3, 2026928 vehicles

    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.

  • Recall 26V355000Jun 2, 20265,662 vehicles

    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.

  • Recall 26V300000May 12, 2026197 vehicles

    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.

  • Recall 26V275000Apr 30, 202650 vehicles

    Risk: An overloaded control unit may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V206000Mar 31, 202613 vehicles

    Risk: The glass can fall out of the frame, increasing the risk of ejection and injury during a crash. Detached window glass can also become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V182000Mar 24, 2026416 vehicles

    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.

  • Recall 26V077000Feb 10, 2026478 vehicles

    Risk: A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.

  • Recall 25V822000Nov 28, 20258 vehicles

    Risk: A cooling pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology