2026 Ic Bus CesbProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2026 Ic Bus Cesb. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-580 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Ic Bus Cesb has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

13 recalls

2026 Ic Bus Cesb recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

6%repaired · 2026 Q3

Structure: body

New

Recall 26V-460 · Jul 16, 2026 · 22,730 vehicles · 1,282 repaired

Risk. The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2026 Q3

Structure: body

New

Recall 26V-168 · Mar 19, 2026 · 2,874 vehicles · 1,879 repaired

Risk. The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

62%repaired · 2026 Q3

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

New

Recall 26V-111 · Feb 26, 2026 · 4,393 vehicles · 2,734 repaired

Risk. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2026 Q3

Latch/anchor:

New

Recall 25V-879 · Dec 18, 2025 · 627 vehicles · 487 repaired

Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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46%repaired · 2026 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 25V-783 · Nov 13, 2025 · 142 vehicles · 66 repaired

Risk. An incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2026 Q3

Clutches/bands: actuators/solenoids

Recall 25V-703 · Oct 15, 2025 · 1,671 vehicles · 1,437 repaired

Risk. The school bus may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2026 Q3

Conventional: air

Recall 25V-646 · Sep 25, 2025 · 11,952 vehicles · 9,889 repaired

Risk. Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2026 Q3

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 25V-640 · Sep 25, 2025 · 4,778 vehicles · 4,225 repaired

Risk. An inoperative wiper can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2026 Q3

Parking brake

Recall 25V-522 · Aug 12, 2025 · 3,230 vehicles · 2,765 repaired

Risk. A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2026 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp

Recall 25V-323 · May 15, 2025 · 7 vehicles · 7 repaired

Risk. A bus that moves while the platform lift is in operation increases the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2026 Q3

Seat belts: critical fasteners

Recall 25V-266 · Apr 22, 2025 · 964 vehicles · 853 repaired

Risk. A loose seat belt may not properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2026 Q3

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 25V-176 · Mar 20, 2025 · 6,988 vehicles · 6,572 repaired

Risk. Headlight low beam failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ic Bus.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other Cesb year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cesb median. How we score

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