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2019 Van Hool CX45Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2019 Van Hool CX45, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-385 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 73%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Van Hool CX45 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2019 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 →

73%repaired · 2023 Q2

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-385 · May 25, 2021 · 681 vehicles · 497 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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

2019 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What CX45 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I am writing to you on behalf of our company and the other 2000 Motorcoach operators that make up the motorcoach industry in the United States. This letter is to inform you of an extremely negligent issue related to safety risks that have been effecting our industry for quite some time and was…
Complaint 11515965 · Apr 7, 2023

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