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Prevost X3-45 Commuter Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 16 model years of the Prevost X3-45 Commuter (2010–2026).

19
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2021
year with most recalls

Pick your Prevost X3-45 Commuter model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2026 Prevost X3-45 Commuter10
2025 Prevost X3-45 Commuter20
2023 Prevost X3-45 Commuter80
2022 Prevost X3-45 Commuter110
2021 Prevost X3-45 Commuter150
2020 Prevost X3-45 Commuter30
2019 Prevost X3-45 Commuter40
2018 Prevost X3-45 Commuter50
2017 Prevost X3-45 Commuter30
2016 Prevost X3-45 Commuter10
2015 Prevost X3-45 Commuter10
2014 Prevost X3-45 Commuter10
2013 Prevost X3-45 Commuter10
2012 Prevost X3-45 Commuter10
2011 Prevost X3-45 Commuter10
2010 Prevost X3-45 Commuter10

All Prevost X3-45 Commuter recalls (19)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Prevost X3-45 Commuter, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Critical fasteners (seats)

    NHTSA 26V093000 Reported 132 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3-45 commuter buses. The passenger seat anchors may have been improperly installed.

    Remedy: Prevost will inspect and reinstall the seat anchor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number…

    Model years: 2025, 2026

  2. Unspecified component (equipment adaptive/mobility) and anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 25V738000 Reported 31 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2025 X3-45 Commuter buses. The wheelchair seat belt anchorage may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

    Remedy: Prevost will inspect and reinstall the seat belt anchorage as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046.…

    Model years: 2025

  3. Glass, side/rear (visibility) and door (structure)

    NHTSA 25V461000 Reported 35 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3-45 Commuter vehicles not equipped with optional perimeter lighting. The entrance door window glazing material is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."

    Remedy: Prevost will replace the entrance door windows, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall…

    Model years: 2018, 2019

  4. Wheelchair lift/ramp (equipment adaptive/mobility)

    NHTSA 24V523000 Reported 2,653 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2005-2024 X3-45, 2017-2019 and 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter, 2006-2007, 2014, and 2018 H3-41, 2005-2020 and 2022-2024 H3-45, and 2019 H3-45 VIP buses equipped with a wheelchair lift. The wheelchair platform bridging device may be too steep, which can cause the wheelchair to become…

    Remedy: Prevost will replace the wheelchair lift bridging device, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is…

    Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023

  5. Wheelchair lift/ramp (equipment adaptive/mobility)

    NHTSA 23V889000 Reported 2,100 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2014 and 2018 H3-41, 2013-2024 H3-45, 2012-2024 X3-45, and 2017-2023 X3-45 Commuter vehicles. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…

    Remedy: Prevost will replace the red beacons, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR24-03.

    Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

  6. Critical fasteners (seats)

    NHTSA 23V475000 Reported 50 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021 and 2023 X3-45 Commuter buses. The bolt securing the passenger seat recline mechanism may loosen and disengage, resulting in an unsecured seat back.

    Remedy: Prevost will inspect, add Loctite adhesive, and adequately tighten the seat recline mechanism bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost…

    Model years: 2021, 2023

  7. Critical fasteners (seats)

    NHTSA 23V271000 Reported 280 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Cars (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter busses. The foldable passenger seat cushion bolts may be loose and could fall out, allowing the seat cushion to detach from the seat frame.

    Remedy: Prevost will add adhesive to the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed June 7, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR23-305.

    Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023

  8. Critical fasteners (seats)

    NHTSA 23V272000 Reported 280 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Cars (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 Commuter buses. The foldable passenger seat frames may have been improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

    Remedy: Prevost will inspect and replace the seat frames as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for…

    Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023

  9. Seat belts

    NHTSA 22V698000 Reported 255 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Prevost X3-45 Commuter motorcoaches. The driver's seat is equipped with a Type 1 seat belt instead of the correct Type 2 seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash…

    Remedy: Prevost will replace the driver's seat and seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2023. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046.

    Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023

  10. Critical fasteners (seats)

    NHTSA 22V495000 Reported 30 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021 X3-45 commuter buses. One bolt that secures the rear bench seat frame to the body of the vehicle was not installed during the manufacturing process. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt…

    Remedy: Dealers will install the missing bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046.

    Model years: 2021

  11. Seats

    NHTSA 22V496000 Reported 206 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2023 X3-45 commuter buses. The retention pin securing the passenger seat recline mechanism could fail, causing the mechanism to collapse, and result in a loose backrest. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retention pins and c-clips, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046.

    Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023

  12. Exterior (visibility)

    NHTSA 22V347000 Reported 189 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2020-2022 X3-45 Commuter vehicles. The right-side rearview mirror is positioned incorrectly, obstructing the view of the right side of the vehicle and the adjacent lane.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the right rearview mirror, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for…

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022

  13. Seats

    NHTSA 22V237000 Reported 155 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2022 X3-45 Com buses. The passenger bench seat frame bolts may have been improperly tightened during assembly.

    Remedy: Prevost will inspect and tighten the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.

    Model years: 2021, 2022

  14. Belts and associated pulleys (engine and engine cooling) and alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 22V221000 Reported 6,342 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2023 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Com, and X3-45 VIP vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.

    Remedy: Prevost will replace the alternator belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046.

    Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

  15. Electrical system

    NHTSA 22V179000 Reported 140 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Car (US) Inc.

    Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2022 X3-45 Com coach buses. A nut located on the rear junction box may have been improperly tightened, causing a cable to loosen.

    Remedy: Prevost will properly tighten the cables on the rear junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 20, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046.

    Model years: 2021, 2022

  16. Critical fasteners (seat belts)

    NHTSA 21V485000 Reported 65 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021-2022 X3-45 Commuter Coach buses. The passenger seats may have an attachment improperly clamped to the wall rail on the outboard side. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

    Remedy: Prevost will provide instructions to inspect and replace the seat belt clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046.…

    Model years: 2021, 2022

  17. Parking brake

    NHTSA 21V488000 Reported 56 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2021 X3 Commuter Coach buses. The parking brake emergency release valve may be the incorrect type, which can result in the permanent release of the parking brake.

    Remedy: Prevost will provide a service document describing the inspection method used and the remedy applied when needed for the parking brake emergency release valve replacement, free of charge. Owner notification letters…

    Model years: 2021

  18. Seat belts

    NHTSA 21V348000 Reported 17 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling 2021 X3 Commuter Coach. Parts of the seat belt installed at flip-up seats may have been incorrectly assembled, causing the shoulder strap to sit improperly on a person in a wheelchair.

    Remedy: Prevost will provide inspection and repair instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 11, 2021. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this…

    Model years: 2021

  19. Equipment

    NHTSA 17V737000 Reported 2,306 vehicles potentially affected Prevost Cars, Inc.

    Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Commuter, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as…

    Remedy: Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2018. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at…

    Model years: 2018

Other Prevost models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.