2021 Prevost X3-45 CommuterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Prevost X3-45 Commuter. It is covered by 15 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-523 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 9, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Prevost X3-45 Commuter 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.

15 recalls

2021 Prevost X3-45 Commuter 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.

28%repaired · 2026 Q3

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp

Recall 24V-523 · Jul 9, 2024 · 2,653 vehicles · 742 repaired

Risk. An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2026 Q2

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp

Recall 23V-889 · Dec 22, 2023 · 2,100 vehicles · 1,059 repaired

Risk. Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2023 Q4

Seats: critical fasteners

Recall 23V-475 · Jul 11, 2023 · 50 vehicles · 50 repaired

Risk. An unsecured seat back and integrated seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2024 Q2

Seats: critical fasteners

Recall 23V-272 · Apr 17, 2023 · 280 vehicles · 280 repaired

Risk. An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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100%repaired · 2024 Q2

Seats: critical fasteners

Recall 23V-271 · Apr 17, 2023 · 280 vehicles · 280 repaired

Risk. A detached passenger seat cushion may not adequately restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2024 Q4

Seat belts

Recall 22V-698 · Sep 19, 2022 · 255 vehicles · 235 repaired

Risk. An incorrect seat belt may not adequately protect the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2023 Q3

Seats: critical fasteners

Recall 22V-495 · Jul 11, 2022 · 30 vehicles · 30 repaired

Risk. During a crash, the rear seats could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2024 Q2

Seats

Recall 22V-496 · Jul 11, 2022 · 206 vehicles · 206 repaired

Risk. During a crash, the loose backrest and the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of an injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2023 Q3

Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Recall 22V-347 · May 18, 2022 · 189 vehicles · 189 repaired

Risk. An incorrectly positioned right-side mirror can reduce the driver's visibility of what is around the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2024 Q1

Seats

Recall 22V-237 · Apr 12, 2022 · 155 vehicles · 152 repaired

Risk. Loose seat frame bolts may allow the seat to move, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

33%repaired · 2024 Q2

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 22V-221 · Apr 6, 2022 · 6,342 vehicles · 2,101 repaired

Risk. An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2023 Q2

Electrical system

Recall 22V-179 · Mar 24, 2022 · 140 vehicles · 140 repaired

Risk. A loose junction box cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2022 Q4

Seat belts: critical fasteners

Recall 21V-485 · Jun 28, 2021 · 65 vehicles · 65 repaired

Risk. Unsecured seats may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2021 Q4

Parking brake

Recall 21V-488 · Jun 28, 2021 · 56 vehicles · 56 repaired

Risk. A released parking brake that cannot be re-engaged may cause the vehicle to roll-away, 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 Prevost.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other X3-45 Commuter 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 X3-45 Commuter median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2021 Prevost X3-45 Commuter, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Alternator Front Bearing FailurePE21011 · closed Oct 3, 2022
    Led to recall 22E-030

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