2019 Nova Bus LFSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2019 Nova Bus LFS. It is covered by 22 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 2019 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.

22 recalls

2019 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 →

–no report yet

Interior panels: door

New

Recall 26V-300 · May 12, 2026 · 197 vehicles

Risk. A missing DOT code mark may result in the door being replaced with the incorrect type of plastic, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2026 Q3

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Recall 25V-696 · Oct 14, 2025 · 2 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. A missing 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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 · 2026 Q3

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Recall 24V-564 · Jul 26, 2024 · 186 vehicles · 186 repaired

Risk. Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2026 Q3

Disc: chamber

Recall 24V-558 · Jul 25, 2024 · 534 vehicles · 472 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

53%repaired · 2026 Q3

Disc: chamber

Recall 24V-559 · Jul 25, 2024 · 166 vehicles · 88 repaired

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

87%repaired · 2023 Q2

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-351 · May 14, 2021 · 644 vehicles · 560 repaired

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

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 →

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 →

0%repaired · 2022 Q2

Electrical system: software

Recall 20V-354 · Jun 15, 2020 · 55 vehicles · 0 repaired

Risk. The rear doors may continue to close while an occupant is in the doorway, increasing the risk of an injury.

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

2019 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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