Setra S417 TC: problems, complaints, bulletins

Summary for the Setra S417 TC across 6 model years: 0 owner complaints and 3 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.

Model years

Year	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)	YouTube repair videos
2021	0	0	1	0
2020	0	0	2	0
2019	0	0	3	0
2018	0	0	3	0
2017	0	0	3	0
2016	0	0	3	0

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Electrical system	0	0	9
Equipment	0	0	9
Other	0	0	6

What to check before buying

Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.

Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

2025–2026 · 11032397 · 2016–2021 This TI is a general TI for the correct procedure in case of an extraordinary occurrence in the field and…
2020–2024 · 10176409 · 2016–2020 To confirm with a unique State of New Jersey requirement for the kneeling function of motor-coaches, Setra…
2020–2024 · 10170037 · 2016–2019 The position of the diagnostic connector does not conform to the CARB requirements

Read also

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.