Does the 2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Motiv dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Motiv been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus recalls, newest first

March 3, 2025NHTSA 25V13800040 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary: 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.
Components: Electrical system › Wiring; Vehicle speed control › Throttle › Throttle position sensor (tps)

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 18, 2024NHTSA 24V78100025 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Cables

Summary: Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC powertrain. A wire connection point could loosen, causing a loss of 12-volt control power to the high voltage (HV) batteries.
Consequence: Interruption of the 12-volt control power can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Motiv field support technicians will inspect and replace the 12-volt control cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 12, 2024NHTSA 24V6030006 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction motor › Controller

Summary: Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The Controller Area Network (CAN) signal wires could contact the frame rail and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair any loose wiring and replace damaged CAN wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 12, 2024NHTSA 24V60200028 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Module › Software

Summary: Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-450 and 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The vehicle control software could misclassify a loss of isolation between the chassis and high voltage system, shutting down the high voltage (HV) batteries.
Consequence: The shutdown of the HV batteries can cause a loss of steering and brake power assist, and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Motiv will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Motiv dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.