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NewRisk. Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 Prevost X3-45Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2014 Prevost X3-45. It is covered by 13 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 2014 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.
13 recalls
2014 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 · 2019 Q4
Trailer hitches
Risk. If the fasteners loosen, the trailer hitch may deform or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Seat belts
Risk. If the seat belt retractor does not lock, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained during a vehicle crash, increasing their risk of personal injury.
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.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Risk. Drivers may mistake exceedingly bright tail lamps to be brake lamps confusing following drivers about the intention to brake, 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
2014 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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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Prevost X3-45, and the recalls they led to.
- Alternator Front Bearing FailureLed to recall 22E-030
Own a 2014 X3-45?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.