Does the 2020 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, structure, 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 2020 Motiv F-59 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 2020 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus?

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

2020 Motiv F-59 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 2020 Motiv F-59 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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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Motiv dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2020 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus recalls, newest first

April 21, 2025NHTSA 25V2620003 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts

Summary: Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A support bracket may fatigue and break, allowing the main power disconnect to contact other structures and short.
Consequence: An electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Motiv field support technicians will replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2025. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Components: Electrical system › Propulsion system › Fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts; Structure › Critical fasteners

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

September 19, 2024NHTSA 24V69900013 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary: Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The wiring harness may be missing a heat shrink insulator and retention clip. The 12-volt control wires may deteriorate and loosen, causing a loss of connection to the high voltage (HV) batteries and drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Motiv field support technicians will inspect and correct or replace any 12-volt control wires showing signs of fatigue, cracking, or improper retention or protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 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.

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Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2020 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2020 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, structure, 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 2020 Motiv F-59 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 2020 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.