Blue Bird ALL American School Bus problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 30 recalls on file for the Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (2020–2027).

Complaints: 8
Recalls: 30
Model years: 8
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Blue Bird ALL American School Bus model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Blue Bird ALL American School Bus model year

Year	Complaints	Fires	Recalls	Top problem
2027 ALL American School Bus	0	0	3	—
2026 ALL American School Bus	0	0	4	—
2025 ALL American School Bus	0	0	2	—
2024 ALL American School Bus	0	0	4	—
2023 ALL American School Bus	2	0	6	Electrical System
2022 ALL American School Bus	2	1	10	Body & Structure
2021 ALL American School Bus	0	0	18	—
2020 ALL American School Bus	4	0	20	Seats & Seat Belts

Most common Blue Bird ALL American School Bus problem areas (all years)

Seats & Seat Belts
4 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Body & Structure
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
1 complaints

Blue Bird ALL American School Bus recalls

Recall 26V246000Apr 17, 2026103 vehiclesModel years 2026–2027
Risk: Loose fasteners may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 26V032000Jan 22, 2026432 vehiclesModel years 2026–2027
Risk: A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, increasing the risk of a injury.
Recall 25V851000Dec 10, 2025310 vehiclesModel years 2026–2027
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 25V289000May 6, 202534 vehiclesModel years 2026
Risk: A seat with loose fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 25V003000Jan 8, 202591 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025
Risk: The operator may inadvertently activate the high beams, affecting the vision of other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 25V004000Jan 8, 20251 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: The operator may inadvertently activate the high beams, affecting the vision of other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V758000Oct 11, 202428,479 vehiclesModel years 2020–2024
Risk: An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 24V543000Jul 19, 202416,708 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023
Risk: Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 24V078000Feb 7, 20246,691 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023
Risk: An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Recall 23V778000Nov 20, 20236,124 vehiclesModel years 2020–2024
Risk: An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Recall 23V425000Jun 13, 20231,424 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024
Risk: Air gauges and warnings that do not alert the driver to air pressure loss can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V276000Apr 18, 2023419 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V600000Aug 8, 20222 vehiclesModel years 2023
Risk: An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Recall 22V505000Jul 14, 2022482 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022
Risk: An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 21V312000May 4, 20211,053 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 21V300000Apr 28, 2021302 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V284000Apr 22, 20211,634 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022
Risk: Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V253000Apr 12, 2021292 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 21V083000Feb 17, 202160 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 21V070000Feb 12, 2021620 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022
Risk: An incorrectly installed seat can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recall 20V456000Aug 5, 2020293 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: An improperly tightened steering wheel could detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V409000Jul 15, 20203,532 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Recall 20V266000May 12, 20201,239 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 20V258000May 8, 20201,585 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V125000Mar 3, 20202,790 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

Other Blue Bird models

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