2024 Nova Bus LFSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2024 Nova Bus LFS. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-773 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 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

2024 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

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

Conventional: air

New

Recall 26V-604 · Sep 22, 2026 · 5 vehicles

Risk. The bus may suddenly slow or stop without the brake lights turning on, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 →

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–no report yet

Hybrid management: power control unit/module (hpcu)

New

Recall 26V-275 · Apr 30, 2026 · 50 vehicles

Risk. An overloaded control unit may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

0%repaired · 2026 Q3

Cooling system: pump

New

Recall 25V-822 · Nov 28, 2025 · 8 vehicles · 0 repaired

Risk. A cooling pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

0%repaired · 2026 Q3

Front: anchorage

Recall 25V-773 · Nov 10, 2025 · 5 vehicles · 0 repaired

Risk. A loose seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wheelchair restraints/securement: critical fasteners

Recall 24V-907 · Dec 3, 2024 · 24 vehicles · 24 repaired

Risk. Incorrectly located attachment points may prevent the securement system from adequately restraining the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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 →

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

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 →

100%repaired · 2026 Q2

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 24V-231 · Mar 27, 2024 · 653 vehicles · 653 repaired

Risk. An unexpected engine shutdown can increase 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

2024 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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