repaired · 2026 Q3
Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
NewRisk. Contact with hot heating coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner EFXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner EFX. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-259 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 13, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner EFX 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.
6 recalls
2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner EFX 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
Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
NewRisk. Contact with hot heating coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2022 Q4
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. An insufficient number of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. A seat with broken mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
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 Thomas Built Buses.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Saf-t-liner EFX 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 Saf-t-liner EFX median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2023 Saf-t-liner EFX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.