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2023 Nova Bus LFS ArticProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2023 Nova Bus LFS Artic. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-781 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls10Lowest repair rate 0%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 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.

10 recalls

2023 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.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

New

Recall 26V-712 · Oct 27, 2026 · 453 vehicles

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

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 →

93%repaired · 2026 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Recall 24V-873 · Nov 19, 2024 · 758 vehicles · 704 repaired

Risk. An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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100%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 24V-648 · Sep 3, 2024 · 179 vehicles · 179 repaired

Risk. An instrument panel that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

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 →

0%repaired · 2025 Q4

Interior panels: sun visor

Recall 23V-781 · Nov 21, 2023 · 2 vehicles · 0 repaired

Risk. A detached sun visor can distract the driver or obstruct the view through the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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

2023 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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  • Caution
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