2018 Prevost X3-45Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 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 2018 Prevost X3-45 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.

10 recalls

2018 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.

–no report yet

Other: labels

New

Recall 26V-675 · Oct 15, 2026 · 7,509 vehicles

Risk. Missing instructions may prevent or delay passengers from evacuating the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

82%repaired · 2024 Q4

Engine

Recall 22V-918 · Dec 12, 2022 · 22 vehicles · 18 repaired

Risk. An inoperative engine stop button can increase the risk of injury to a service technician.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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36%repaired · 2024 Q3

Rear/other: buckle assembly

Recall 22V-236 · Apr 12, 2022 · 33 vehicles · 12 repaired

Risk. A damaged seat belt assembly may not buckle properly, 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 →

89%repaired · 2021 Q3

Engine

Recall 19V-565 · Jul 31, 2019 · 1,010 vehicles · 899 repaired

Risk. If the engine unexpectedly shuts down, passengers may have to be transferred to another vehicle on the side of the road, increasing the risk of an injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2021 Q1

Equipment

Recall 19V-118 · Feb 21, 2019 · 1,270 vehicles · 1,115 repaired

Risk. If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2020 Q3

Equipment

Recall 17V-737 · Nov 20, 2017 · 2,306 vehicles · 1,941 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2019 Q3

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 17V-618 · Oct 4, 2017 · 3,163 vehicles · 2,441 repaired

Risk. If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall.

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

2018 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
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2018 Prevost X3-45, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Seat Belt Buckle Casings may FailEQ19001 · closed Aug 20, 2025
    No recall
  2. Alternator Front Bearing FailurePE21011 · closed Oct 3, 2022
    Led to recall 22E-030

Own a 2018 X3-45?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.