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2012 Prevost X3-45Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Prevost X3-45. It is covered by 17 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 October 15, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Prevost X3-45 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
17 recalls
2012 Prevost X3-45 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
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp
Risk. An unstable wheelchair increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp
Risk. Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2021 Q1
Link: connection
Risk. A complete loss of steering would increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. The damaged wires may activate the AFSS and shutdown the engine, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. The fuel line rubbing may result in abrasion and a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Seat belts
Risk. A damaged seat belt may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Suspension: front
Risk. If the rod breaks while the vehicle is in use, stability and vehicle control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Equipment
Risk. If the event of a fire, the AFSS may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury to the coach occupants.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. If this occurs, a short-circuit, or fire may result, increasing the risk of personal injury.
no report yet
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Risk. OVER TIME, THE STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS MAY START TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO REDUCED STEERING FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
2012 vs. every other X3-45 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Prevost X3-45, and the recalls they led to.
- Alternator Front Bearing FailureLed to recall 22E-030
Own a 2012 X3-45?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.