Nova Bus LFS Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 72 safety recalls on file for the Nova Bus LFS, across 24 model years (2000–2025). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Nova Bus LFS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No LFS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 LFS: 2 complaints, 33 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Nova Bus LFS problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
All Nova Bus LFS model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 LFS | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2024 LFS | 0 | 13 | — | — | |
| 2023 LFS | 2 | 33 | — | Steering | |
| 2022 LFS | 0 | 34 | — | — | |
| 2021 LFS | 0 | 23 | — | — | |
| 2020 LFS | 0 | 21 | — | — | |
| 2019 LFS | 0 | 22 | — | — | |
| 2018 LFS | 0 | 16 | — | — | |
| 2017 LFS | 0 | 18 | — | — | |
| 2016 LFS | 0 | 17 | — | — | |
| 2015 LFS | 0 | 14 | — | — | |
| 2014 LFS | 0 | 14 | — | — | |
| 2013 LFS | 0 | 16 | — | — | |
| 2012 LFS | 0 | 9 | — | — | |
| 2011 LFS | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2010 LFS | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2009 LFS | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 LFS | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2007 LFS | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2006 LFS | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2005 LFS | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 LFS | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 LFS | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 LFS | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nova Bus LFS years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2023 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Nova Bus LFS?
Steering, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Nova Bus LFS have?
72 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.