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2021 Nova Bus LFS ArticProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-568 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls11Lowest repair rate 45%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic 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.

11 recalls

2021 Nova Bus LFS Artic 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.

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Low pressure warning: switch

New

Recall 26V-355 · Jun 2, 2026 · 5,662 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2026 Q2

Conventional: air

Recall 24V-518 · Jul 8, 2024 · 900 vehicles · 772 repaired

Risk. A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2026 Q1

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 24V-203 · Mar 17, 2024 · 608 vehicles · 586 repaired

Risk. A loose nut can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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100%repaired · 2025 Q3

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 23V-763 · Nov 11, 2023 · 339 vehicles · 339 repaired

Risk. An HVAC unit that detaches from a bus can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2025 Q3

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 23V-607 · Aug 31, 2023 · 1,189 vehicles · 1,054 repaired

Risk. An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2024 Q3

Steering: critical fasteners

Do not drive

Recall 22V-845 · Nov 15, 2022 · 827 vehicles · 648 repaired

Risk. Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

68%repaired · 2024 Q1

Equipment

Recall 22V-323 · May 11, 2022 · 307 vehicles · 210 repaired

Risk. The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

45%repaired · 2022 Q3

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 20V-568 · Sep 21, 2020 · 223 vehicles · 100 repaired

Risk. A loss of power steering assist may increase 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 Nova Bus.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other LFS Artic 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 LFS Artic median. How we score

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