Nova Bus recalls and safety
100 recalls since 2007 · 2 owner complaints since 2025
100
vehicle recalls since 2007
100
vehicle recalls since 2007
Nova Bus has had 100 vehicle recalls since 2007, covering 31,970 vehicles as reported. In 2025 there were 9 recalls for 494 vehicles, down 50.0% from 2024. The Nova Bus LFS has the most recalls (72). Owners filed 2 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
9
-50.0% vs 2024
2026 so far
9
7,767 units
All recalls
100
Since 2007
Units affected
32K
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
3
Owners told not to drive
Complaints, 12 mo
2
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Nova Bus vehicle recalls each year since 2007, and the vehicles they covered
Nova Bus models
4 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
What can go wrong
Nova Bus recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Nova Bus recalls by component
- Electrical system21 · 5,258 units
- Engine and engine cooling14 · 4,262 units
- Visibility9 · 1,607 units
- Service brakes, air8 · 8,242 units
- Steering6 · 1,800 units
- Equipment5 · 1,786 units
- Exterior lighting5 · 1,415 units
- Seats5 · 2,231 units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints Nova Bus owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
2 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Steering2
- Complaints
- 2
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest Nova Bus recalls
The newest of 100. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Nova BUS LFS (2022-2023): EquipmentNo. 26V624000 | Crash risk | 18 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Nova BUS LFS (2024-2025): Parking brakeNo. 26V604000 | Crash risk | 5 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Nova BUS LFS, LFS Artic (2022-2024): Engine and engine coolingNo. 26V573000 | Crash risk | 928 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Nova BUS LFS, LFS Artic (2000-2024): Service brakes, airNo. 26V355000 | Crash risk | 5,662 |
| May 12, 2026 | Nova BUS LFS, LFS Artic (2019-2023): StructureNo. 26V300000 | Crash risk | 197 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Nova BUS LFS (2022-2025): Electrical systemNo. 26V275000 | Crash risk | 50 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Nova BUS LFS (2025): VisibilityNo. 26V206000 | Crash risk | 13 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Nova BUS LFS, LFS Artic (2016-2023): Seat beltsNo. 26V182000 | Crash risk | 416 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Nova BUS LFS, LFS Artic (2013-2020): SeatsNo. 26V077000 | Falls | 478 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Nova BUS LFS (2021-2025): Engine and engine coolingNo. 25V822000 | Crash risk | 8 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Nova BUS LFS (2024-2025): Seat beltsNo. 25V773000 | Crash risk | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Nova BUS LFS (2019-2020): VisibilityNo. 25V696000 | Crash risk | 2 |
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Questions and answers
How many recalls did Nova Bus have in 2025?
9 Nova Bus vehicle recalls in 2025, covering 494 vehicles, compared with 18 in 2024. In 2026 there have been 9 so far.
Which Nova Bus models have the most recalls?
The LFS (72), the LFS Artic (36) and the Nova LFS (27) have the most recalls since 2007. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Nova Bus recall problem?
Electrical system: 21 of the 100 Nova Bus recalls, followed by engine and engine cooling (14).
What do Nova Bus owners complain about most?
Steering, named in 2 of the 2 safety complaints Nova Bus owners filed since 2025. One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Nova Bus?
Yes: 3 Nova Bus recalls tell owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. The newest is from May 10, 2024: Nova BUS LFS (2022-2023): Fuel system, diesel.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.