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2020 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2020 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

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Crash-involved

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Fires reported

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Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

Does the 2020 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V138000Speed ControlMarch 3, 2025 · 40 units

Defect

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 school buses with Gen 4 EPIC powertrain, and 2020-2023 E-450, F-59, and F-53 school buses with a Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A throttle position sensor (TPS) power wire connector pin may loosen, causing a loss of signal to the powertrain control module and a loss of drive power.

Consequence

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair, or replace the PCM connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.

2020 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus — common questions

Is the 2020 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2020 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.