VehicleVerdict

Novabus LFS years to avoid

Across 1997–2025, no single LFS year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2023 drew the most complaints; 2025 the fewest.

2

Total complaints

69

Recall campaigns

1997–2025

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Every LFS year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202503
2024010
2023231
2022032
2021023
2020021
2019022
2018016
2017018
2016017
2015014
2014014
2013016
201209
201105
201004
200902
200803
200702
200602
200502
200201
200101
200001
199901
199801
199701

Common questions

What is the best year for the Novabus LFS?

By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among LFS years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Novabus LFS have?

Across all model years, the LFS has 69 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.