35 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Nova Bus LFS, across model years 1997–2025. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Nova Bus dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your LFS by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2023 Nova Bus LFS has the most recalls (31) and the most owner complaints (2).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Nova Bus LFS model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | no data |
| 2002 | 1 | no data |
| 2003 | 0 | no data |
| 2004 | 0 | no data |
| 2005 | 1 | no data |
| 2006 | 1 | no data |
| 2007 | 1 | no data |
| 2008 | 1 | no data |
| 2009 | 1 | no data |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 28 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 | 2 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | no data |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Nova Bus recalls 2019-2023 LFS transit buses with missing DOT code marks on doors, which could reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Owners will receive free door replacements by July 11, 2026.
Nova Bus recalls 2024-2025 LFS transit buses due to improperly tightened emergency brake valves that may cause sudden stops without brake lights.
Nova Bus recalls certain 2022-2025 LFS transit buses due to a telemetry control unit that may cause data overload, leading to loss of drive power and increased crash risk. Owners will receive notification letters by June 29, 2026.
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2025 LFS and 2024 LFS Artic transit buses due to potential window glass detachment that could cause injury in crashes or become road hazards.
Nova Bus is recalling 2023 LFS buses with faulty seat belts that could fail to restrain drivers in crashes. Owners must contact customer service by May 23, 2026, for free repairs.
When the Nova Bus LFS recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the Nova Bus LFS; the most reported area is steering. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Nova Bus LFS complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 35 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Nova Bus LFS, covering model years 1997–2025. The most recent was issued Oct 10, 2026 (Structure).
The 2023 Nova Bus LFS has the most, with 31 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (11), Visibility (4), Seat Belts (3), Engine and Engine Cooling (3).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Nova Bus dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Nova Bus to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Nova Bus dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.