no report yet
Structure: body
NewRisk. A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX2. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-604 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX2 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
2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX2 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
Wiring: switches/knobs/buttons
NewRisk. A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
no report yet
Wiring: switches/knobs/buttons
NewRisk. A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Front: anchorage
NewRisk. An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Front: anchorage
NewRisk. An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Structure: body
Risk. A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. A loss of vehicle steering control increases 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 Thomas Built Buses.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other Saf-t-liner HDX2 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 HDX2 median. How we score
'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2026 Saf-t-liner HDX2?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.