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2000-2025 · 24 model years

Nova Bus LFS Problems by year

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Nova Bus LFS across 24 model years, and it has 73 recalls. The 2023 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the steering.

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Most complaints for its age20232 complaints · 34 recallsSee the 2023
Complaints
2
Recalls
73
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

LFS complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20250500-D
202401400-F
202323400SteeringF
202203500-F
202102300-F
202002100-F
201902200-D
201801600-C
201701800-C
201601700-C
201501400-C
201401400-C
201301600-C
20120900-B
20110500-A
20100400-A
20090200-A
20080200-A
20070200-A
20060200-A
20050100-A
20020100-A
20010100-A
20000100-A

Most common LFS problems

Nova Bus LFS recalls 73

Latest LFS complaints

2023 Nova Bus LFSSteering

This NOVA BUS form build series LF26 a 2023 model year had a failure at the steering gear box as the previous complaint the sector shaft was found to have too much play causing the seal to leak hydraulic steering oil which poses a sever risk to the safety of the operator, the passengers, and the public Again we have had a high failure rate on this and other NOVA buses Build series LB77, LE92 and LF26 2019, 2022, and 2023 model years. 18 steering boxes replaced just in 2025 among the fleet of NOVA buses. Others in 2024! Box manufactuer TRW NOVA part number N100487 We have had to source boxes elswhere to meet demand due to parts not being available from NOVA all of th time when needed.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11691135
2023 Nova Bus LFSSteering

NOVA BUS's in this model year and build series LF26 Unit numbers 2301-2309 have expierienced a high failure rat of the steering gear box. These units are exibiting play in the sector shaft at an ealry age and the play is causing fluid leaks of the steering hydryaulic oil that poses a severe safety risk to the operator, passengers, and the public in and around the vehicles while being driven. We have been replacing the steering boxes as the failure is noted. Parts availability from NOVA has been poor. This bus had the box replaced on 9/2/2025 at 83,361 miles These are heavy duty transit buses with a life expectancy of 12 plus years

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11691132

Questions about the Nova Bus LFS

Which Nova Bus LFS years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2023 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2023 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Nova Bus LFS years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2000, 2001, 2002 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other LFS years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Nova Bus LFS problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Nova Bus LFS have?

NHTSA lists 73 recalls across all Nova Bus LFS model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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