2022 IC BUS EV: common problems
The maker issued 25 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 25
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CE EV and eMV Calibration Release information
- EV CE Bus Electric Heater Fuse Inspection and Heater Control Adjustment
- Cabin Heat Coolant Over Boil with fault SPN 5574 FMI 7
- Servicing Air Conditioning Systems on Electric Vehicles
- J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- Bus seat back foam inspection guidelines
- General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
- Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints
- SDS EV Battery Health Session
- Luggage rack upholstery repair; only busses equipped with luggage rack
- J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- These certain buses may have roof water leaks resulting from incorrect assembly described in Roof Joint…
These certain buses may have roof water leaks resulting from incorrect assembly described in Roof Joint Recalls 23501 and 23502.
NHTSA lists 25 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 IC BUS EV?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 25 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 IC BUS EV?
NHTSA lists 25 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 IC BUS EV from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.