Model year

2021 VAN Hool CX45

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year27,133 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 VAN Hool CX45 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2021 VAN Hool CX45

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2021 VAN Hool CX45
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
26V-191Mar 26, 2026Front entrance door may have the incorrect glaze on the lower curb view windowVisibility and wipers6,994Repair or modification
21V-995Dec 20, 2021Van Hool N.VFuel system139Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 VAN Hool CX45

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    27 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • SB2509 Aug 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      On the above-mentioned vehicles, it is possible that the installation of the FMCSA decal has been omitted. Verification is necessary in order that the decal is present in accordance with the requirements of FMCSA.
    • SB2508 Aug 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      On the above-mentioned vehicles, it is possible that the installation of the FMCSA decal has been omitted. Verification is necessary in order that the decal is present in accordance with the requirements of FMCSA
    • SB2501 Jul 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The control arms of the front and trailing axles are equipped with a flexible ball-joint at the chassis side. Van Hool has several suppliers for the repair kit of this flexible ball-joint. All of the repair kits contain a flexible ball-joint, a spacer and …
    • SB2485 Jul 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you that VDL Van Hool has gradually switched over to other components for the front axle steering system. This switch-over has been cut into production as from units 83097 (CX35) and 84560 (CX45). Previous r…
    • SB2497 Jun 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mobile column lifts raise the vehicle under the wheels. This service bulletin is a reminder about the usage of mobile column lifts when lifting a complete vehicle.
    • SB2494 May 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      INTRODUCTION The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the removal and installation of Raufoss line fittings
    • SB2262B May 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TO CHECK EMERGENCY SIDE WINDOW OPERATION To ensure trouble-free operation, the emergency side windows must be checked on a regular basis. This will allow you to confirm the proper operation of the emergency exit handle and unlatching mechanism, as well as…
    • SB2193 Mar 31, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin provides step-by-step instructions on how to remove and install the radiator of the engine cooling system.
    • SB1789A Mar 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DESCRIPTION VDL Van Hool has released Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) in combination with Collision Mitigation System (CMS) as an option for above mentioned vehic
    • SB2372B Jan 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in the U.S and the …
    • SB2468 Jan 23, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Van Hool recently changed-over in production to a “longer” articulation shaft (VH11717611) to fasten the wheel-suspension arms to the steering knuckle carrier/hub carrier. Field experience has shown that this change-over has a positive impact on the lifes…
    • SB2372a Nov 7, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in the U.S and the C…
    • SB1564 Feb 7, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      an Hool feels very strongly about quality and constantly focuses on product improvement. This is why we would like to ask you to provide us with the correct information as quickly as possible when filing a warranty request. A fully documented diagnostic…
    • SB2372 Jan 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in the U.S and the…
    • SB2394 Dec 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DESCRIPTION Van Hool has been informed about a harmless phenomenon regarding the front entrance door when the air suspension raising system is activated. Investigation has shown that when the raising system is activated, air is pulled out of the front …
    • SB2307 Oct 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DESCRIPTION: Van Hool has determined that some of the seven fasteners securing the automatic belt tensioner base plate are subject to slackening. Tests have shown that these fasteners must be installed with Loctite 243 and tightened to a torque of 90 ±…
    • SB230 Sep 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SUBJECT : Engine overheating due to an open or not properly closed access door with electric cooling fans CONDITIONS : This service bulletin does not entitle to any reimbursement. Your vehicle is equipped with electric cooling fans located at the inside …
    • SB2305 Jun 7, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Van Hool has introduced in production a lower value resistor in the defroster fan speed control circuit to improve windshield demisting. Customers who want to install this resistor can follow the step-by-step instructions mentioned in this service bulletin.
    • SB2276 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Incorrect position of high-pressure switch and test connection on refrigerant compressor discharge service valve Van Hool has determined that the position of the high-pressure switch and the test connection on the refrigerant compressor discharge servic…
    • SB2255 Jan 3, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Information: In its production process, Bock, manufacturer of refrigerant compressors, has switched to a new type of motor protection switch for the electric motor of the refrigerant compressor. As the MP10 motor protection switch (VH11472802) is no…
    • SB1709 Aug 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Product Improvement: ALL VEHICLES WITH LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS - Introduction of wheel-end monitoring system (WEM). Van Hool has released a wheel-end monitoring system (WEM) which can be installed on all vehicles equipped with light-alloy wheels. The WEM is inst…
    • SB2128 Mar 8, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Information: Removal and installation of Shaw DEF tank sensor unit The purpose of this service information bulletin is to inform you about the removal and installation of a Shaw DEF tank sensor unit.
    • SB2094 Feb 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Product Improvement: Introduction of new generation DEF tank sensor unit Some previous manufactured DEF tank sensor units are no longer available as spare part. This service bulletin gives you information about the visual points of difference between the g…
    • SB2039A Nov 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Information - Introduction of new 4/2 solenoid valve in compressed-air circuit Van Hool has switched over into production to a new type of 4/2 solenoid valve in the compressed-air system. As the previous Knorr-Bremse (Bosch) solenoid valve (VH11102…
    • SB1856 Mar 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Information - Maintenance operations related to refrigerant compressor oil This service information bulletin is a reminder/update about refrigerant compressor oil maintenance. To ensure a reliable system, it is important to perform the maintenance …
    • SB1319 Apr 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      To change condenser fan relay 660752034 by relay 660762200.
    • SB1285 Mar 4, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      To check anchorage of passenger seats.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.