Nova Bus Nova LFS problems by model year

Updated Oct 10, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 22 recalls on file for the Nova Bus Nova LFS (2006–2012).

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 22
Model years: 7
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Nova Bus Nova LFS model year. Click a bar for details.

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 Nova LFS model year

Year	Recalls	Top problem
2012 Nova LFS	6	—
2011 Nova LFS	4	—
2010 Nova LFS	11	—
2009 Nova LFS	11	—
2008 Nova LFS	5	—
2007 Nova LFS	7	—
2006 Nova LFS	3	—

Nova Bus Nova LFS recalls

Recall 15V735000Nov 5, 2015304 vehiclesModel years 2010–2012
Risk: A passenger could be injured if their arm is caught in the door.
Recall 15V079000Feb 9, 20155 vehiclesModel years 2009
Risk: Failure of the crimping rimgs may affect the braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V078000Feb 9, 20155 vehiclesModel years 2009
Risk: If the incorrectly wired circuit short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Recall 15V077000Feb 9, 201535 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009
Risk: A battery cable that shorts to ground increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 15V076000Feb 9, 20155 vehiclesModel years 2008
Risk: An emergency exit that is difficult to open may hinder egress in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 15V075000Feb 9, 201517 vehiclesModel years 2006–2007
Risk: If the rear exit door does not open and close as expected, there is an increased risk of injury to bus occupants.
Recall 15V073000Feb 9, 201510 vehiclesModel years 2007
Risk: If the components are exposed to hot exhaust gases, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Recall 15V074000Feb 9, 20155 vehiclesModel years 2007
Risk: Without a functioning antilock brake system, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recall 15V072000Feb 6, 201516 vehiclesModel years 2006
Risk: The incorrectly positioned retaining ring may allow the air line to detach, compromising the rear axle braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V071000Feb 6, 201530 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010
Risk: If the axle half shaft fails, the bus would be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 14V769000Dec 3, 20147 vehiclesModel years 2012
Risk: If the seat detaches from the wall, there is an increased risk of injury.
Recall 14V380000Jun 30, 2014796 vehiclesModel years 2006–2012
Risk: If the ABS malfunction light does not illuminate if the ABS control unit loses power, the driver would not be aware that the ABS is not functional and that the brakes may unexpectedly lock up under certain conditions when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of crash.
Recall 14V381000Jun 30, 2014734 vehiclesModel years 2010–2012
Risk: Arcing of the alternator cable may result in an engine compartment fire.
Recall 13V642000Dec 19, 2013264 vehiclesModel years 2009–2012
Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 12V549000Nov 23, 201226 vehiclesModel years 2010
Risk: In the event the egress window fails during an emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the bus placing them at risk of injury.
Recall 12V334000Jul 16, 201215 vehiclesModel years 2012
Risk: This condition could reduce braking ability and lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 11V525000Nov 1, 201120 vehiclesModel years 2010
Risk: If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Recall 11V158000Mar 10, 2011198 vehiclesModel years 2009
Risk: Loss of vehicle control could result in a crash.
Recall 10V324000Jul 12, 2010139 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010
Risk: The vehicle may move inadvertently even when the parking brake is applied increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 10V216000May 20, 2010157 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010
Risk: The bolts can be worn prematurely and break off, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 10V132000Apr 6, 2010104 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010
Risk: Deterioration of these o-rings may occur and leaking or seepage of hydraulic oil.
Recall 10V082000Mar 5, 20109 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010
Risk: The manufacturer has not yet provided a consequence for this campaign.

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