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2018 Temsa TS45 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2018 Temsa TS45 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 7 recall campaigns apply 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

NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other TS45 years?

TS45 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted2 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
TS45 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2018 Temsa TS45 have recalls?

7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V454000Body & StructureJune 17, 2021 · 295 units

Defect

Temsa is recalling certain 2014-2020 TS45 buses. The external release handle for the roof emergency exit may have a rusted wire, which could break when force is applied to open the exit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Consequence

A broken handle wire on the emergency exit can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Temsa service centers will replace the external handle wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 12, 2021. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1-800-625-9319.

21V399000Fuel SystemMay 27, 2021 · 276 units

Defect

Temsa is recalling certain 2018-2021 TS35 and 2018-2020 TS45 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Cummins will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1-800-625-9319.

19V646000OtherSeptember 6, 2019 · 557 units

Defect

Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling 2013-2020 certain TS35C, TS35E and TS45 buses. The instruction label of the emergency exit windows may be inadequate to clearly describe how to open the push out windows quickly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Consequence

Delays in opening emergency exits can increase the risk of an injury in the event of an emergency.

Remedy

Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the labels, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1-407-271-8935.

19V557000SteeringJuly 26, 2019 · 289 units

Defect

Temsa is recalling certain 2014-2019 TS45 buses. The hydraulic hoses of the steering system may leak or burst during operation of the vehicle.

Consequence

Loss of hydraulic steering fluid pressure may affect steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic hoses, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1-833-628-3672.

17V777000OtherDecember 4, 2017 · 280 units

Defect

Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain 2017-2018 TS30, TS35E, and TS45 buses. These vehicles have an engine fire suppression system that may contain contaminated ABC dry chemical.

Consequence

If there are contaminants in the fire suppression dry chemical, the chemical may discharge improperly, affecting the suppression of a fire and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the dry chemical in the fire suppression system, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2018. Owners may contact Temsa's agent, CH Bus Sales, at 1-407-271-8935.

17V498000SteeringAugust 10, 2017 · 205 units

Defect

Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain 2014-2018 TS45 coach buses. The hydraulic steering hose for the tag axle steering system may leak or burst during operation or service of the vehicle.

Consequence

If the hose bursts during vehicle operation, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking hydraulic fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tag axle's steering hydraulic hoses, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2017. Owners may contact Temsa's agent, CH Bus Sales, at 1-407-271-8935.

17V470000EngineJuly 24, 2017 · 184 units

Defect

Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain 2014-2018 TS45 motorcoaches. During use or while servicing, the air bellow protection cover may be bent, allowing it to contact and potentially damage the tires on the tag axle.

Consequence

The contact may cause a tire to go flat, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bellow cover with a newly designed cover, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact CH Bus Sales, the US Agent for Temsa at 1-407-271-8935.

2018 Temsa TS45 — common questions

Is the 2018 Temsa TS45 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 7 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Temsa TS45 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Temsa TS45. 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.