Nova Bus LFS problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 72 recalls on file for the Nova Bus LFS (2005–2025).
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 72
- Model years
- 21
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Nova Bus LFS model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2024 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | — |
| 2023 LFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | Steering |
| 2022 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | — |
| 2021 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | — |
| 2020 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | — |
| 2019 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | — |
| 2018 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | — |
| 2017 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | — |
| 2016 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | — |
| 2015 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | — |
| 2014 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | — |
| 2013 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | — |
| 2012 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | — |
| 2011 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2010 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2009 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2008 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2007 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2006 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2005 LFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Nova Bus LFS problem areas (all years)
- Steering2 complaints
Nova Bus LFS recalls
Risk: A detached bike rack can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
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.
Risk: An overloaded control unit may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Risk: A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.
Risk: A cooling pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loose seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Hot coolant that leaks into the passenger seating area increases the risk of injury.
Risk: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally increases the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: An insufficient number of emergency exits can prevent or delay passengers from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Risk: Incorrectly located attachment points may prevent the securement system from adequately restraining the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a windshield defrosting system that does not function properly can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of drive power also increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Other Nova Bus models
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