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2015 Van Hool CX45Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2015 Van Hool CX45. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-064 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 58%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 26, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Van Hool CX45 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.

5 recalls

2015 Van Hool CX45 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.

9%repaired · 2026 Q3

Visibility: glass, side/rear

New

Recall 26V-191 · Mar 26, 2026 · 6,994 vehicles · 662 repaired

Risk. The incorrect glaze may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2019 Q3

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 18V-209 · Mar 30, 2018 · 1,528 vehicles · 1,095 repaired

Risk. The exposed seat belt buckles may reduce the seat occupants likelihood of using the seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

58%repaired · 2018 Q2

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 17V-064 · Jan 31, 2017 · 1,396 vehicles · 814 repaired

Risk. Reduced steering ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2018 Q2

Steering

Recall 16V-857 · Nov 29, 2016 · 1,612 vehicles · 1,487 repaired

Risk. Cracking of a steering knuckle carrier may result in its total failure, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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92%repaired · 2016 Q4

Steering

Recall 15V-331 · Jun 1, 2015 · 555 vehicles · 512 repaired

Risk. If the front steering knuckle carrier breaks, the coach wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 Van Hool.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other CX45 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 CX45 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Van Hool CX45, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Seat Belt Buckle Casings may FailEQ19001 · closed Aug 20, 2025
    No recall
  2. Seat belt latch failurePE17006 · closed Apr 4, 2018
    Led to recall 18V-209

Own a 2015 CX45?

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