Blue Bird problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 20 safety complaints with NHTSA about Blue Bird vehicles in our database, and Blue Bird has issued 210 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 210
- Models
- 24
Blue Bird models with the most complaints
- 8 complaints
- 4 complaints
- 2 complaints
- 2 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
All Blue Bird models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus | 2020–2027 | 8 | 30 | — |
| Blue Bird Bbcv | 2015–2023 | 4 | 1 | — |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020–2027 | 4 | 51 | — |
| Blue Bird ALL American | 2006–2019 | 2 | 97 | — |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2005–2019 | 2 | 108 | — |
| Blue Bird A3FE2803A | 2007 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Blue Bird A3RE | 2005–2013 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Blue Bird ALL American D3 | 2010–2011 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (electric) | 2018–2027 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus | 2020–2026 | 0 | 16 | — |
| Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus (electric) | 2022–2026 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Blue Bird BBCV3011S | 2010 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Blue Bird Conventional | 2006–2014 | 0 | 8 | — |
| Blue Bird D3RE | 2005–2013 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Blue Bird Excel 102 | 2008–2010 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Blue Bird Express 4000 | 2005–2007 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Blue Bird Express 4500 | 2005–2007 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Blue Bird L4RE | 2007–2009 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2007–2011 | 0 | 8 | — |
| Blue Bird School Bus | 2009 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Blue Bird Ultra LF | 2005–2007 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) | 2018–2027 | 0 | 5 | — |
| Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2020–2027 | 0 | 29 | — |
| Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus (electric) | 2026 | 0 | 1 | — |
Recent Blue Bird recalls
Risk: A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
Risk: An electrical short can cause a disruption to safety functions such as a loss of rear lighting or instrument panel warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An electrical short can cause a disruption to safety functions such as a loss of rear lighting or instrument panel warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A brake fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A brake fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Loose fasteners may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Loose fasteners may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology