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Low pressure warning: switch
NewRisk. 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…
2012 Nova Bus LFSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Nova Bus LFS. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-277 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Nova Bus LFS has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2012 Nova Bus LFS 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Seat belts: front
Risk. A seat belt that does not retract properly may result in a loose seat belt, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. In an emergency, the incorrect placement of the window exit release and label instructions or the insufficient window opening may prevent or delay the use of…
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repaired · 2025 Q1
Exterior lighting
Risk. The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Equipment
Risk. If an sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under or standing near the sign.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Seats
Risk. If the seat belt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk…
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
2012 vs. every other LFS 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 median. How we score
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- Caution
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