repaired · 2026 Q1
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.
2012 Setra S417 TCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Setra S417 TC. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-277 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 18, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Setra S417 TC 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.
7 recalls
2012 Setra S417 TC 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 · 2017 Q2
Seats
Risk. If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
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no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. Corrosion in the socket can lead to a short circuit, possibly resulting in a fire.
no report yet
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
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 Setra.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other S417 TC 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 S417 TC median. How we score
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