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2016 Prevost X3-45Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2016 Prevost X3-45. It is covered by 10 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 2016 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.
10 recalls
2016 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
Equipment
Risk. If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
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 Q3
Equipment
Risk. The missing reflex reflectors may reduce the side visibility of the vehicle in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 · 2016 Q3
Seats
Risk. A crack in the seat attachment could compromise the structural integrity of the seat, increasing the risk of passenger injury in the event 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
2016 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
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Prevost X3-45, and the recalls they led to.
- Alternator Front Bearing FailureLed to recall 22E-030
Own a 2016 X3-45?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.