2015 Nova Bus LFSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2015 Nova Bus LFS. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-151 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Nova Bus LFS 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.

14 recalls

2015 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.

–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 →

28%repaired · 2026 Q3

Seat belts: front

Recall 24V-647 · Nov 5, 2024 · 1,570 vehicles · 438 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2025 Q3

Seats: critical fasteners

Do not drive

Recall 23V-714 · Oct 25, 2023 · 514 vehicles · 514 repaired

Risk. A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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98%repaired · 2025 Q2

Seat belts: front

Recall 23V-350 · May 17, 2023 · 166 vehicles · 162 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2025 Q1

Exterior lighting

Recall 22V-902 · Dec 7, 2022 · 519 vehicles · 518 repaired

Risk. The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

1%repaired · 2023 Q1

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 21V-151 · Mar 9, 2021 · 123 vehicles · 1 repaired

Risk. Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

46%repaired · 2021 Q1

Seats

Recall 19V-511 · Jul 2, 2019 · 802 vehicles · 365 repaired

Risk. If the cantilever seat drops while it is occupied, there is an increased risk of an injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2019 Q4

Disc: caliper

Recall 18V-299 · May 7, 2018 · 1,058 vehicles · 1,016 repaired

Risk. Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2018 Q1

Equipment

Recall 16V-412 · Jun 8, 2016 · 914 vehicles · 683 repaired

Risk. If an sign falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under or standing near the sign.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

13%repaired · 2017 Q4

Seats

Recall 16V-191 · Apr 5, 2016 · 430 vehicles · 56 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2017 Q4

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Recall 16V-135 · Mar 4, 2016 · 863 vehicles · 622 repaired

Risk. If the windshield wipers become inoperative, visibility will be decreased, 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

2015 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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