no report yet
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…
2018 Nova Bus LFSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Nova Bus LFS. It is covered by 16 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-354 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 2018 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.
16 recalls
2018 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
NewRisk. Failure of the tension-reliving device may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the driver, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
no report yet
Seats
NewRisk. A seat that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to passengers in or near to the seat.
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.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Disc: chamber
Risk. A brake chamber air leak may cause the brakes to engage unexpectedly, which can overheat the brakes and increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Body: door
Risk. An incorrect DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
Do not driveRisk. A detached passenger seat may inadequately restrain a passenger during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. An electrical short circuit can overheat the fuse holder and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
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
Exterior lighting
Risk. The colorful lighting may cause confusion by distracting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Steering: critical fasteners
Do not driveRisk. Missing fasteners may cause a of a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Equipment
Risk. The momentary text message board duplicating light signals may cause confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. Reduced visibility of the brake and tail lights can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Electrical system: software
Risk. The rear doors may continue to close while an occupant is in the doorway, increasing the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
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
2018 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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