Blue Bird Vision School Bus problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 51 recalls on file for the Blue Bird Vision School Bus (2020–2027).

Complaints
4
Recalls
51
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Blue Bird Vision 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 Vision School Bus model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2027 Vision School Bus00007—
2026 Vision School Bus10008Brakes
2025 Vision School Bus00003—
2024 Vision School Bus10006Brakes
2023 Vision School Bus100014Transmission & Drivetrain
2022 Vision School Bus000017—
2021 Vision School Bus100026Brakes
2020 Vision School Bus000029—

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

  • Brakes
    3 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

Blue Bird Vision School Bus recalls

  • Recall 26V556000Aug 31, 202682 vehiclesModel years 2025–2027

    Risk: A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V519000Aug 10, 202618,248 vehiclesModel years 2023–2027

    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.

  • Recall 26V466000Jul 20, 20265,096 vehiclesModel years 2022–2027

    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.

  • Recall 26V319000May 20, 20264 vehiclesModel years 2027

    Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  • 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 25V852000Dec 10, 202552 vehiclesModel years 2026–2027

    Risk: A wheelchair lift that fails increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 25V635000Sep 23, 2025150 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash.

  • 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 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 24V599000Aug 12, 20248,294 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V543000Jul 19, 202416,708 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023

    Risk: Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V365000May 23, 2024112 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: A fuel leak onto the road creates a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V078000Feb 7, 20246,691 vehiclesModel years 2020–2024

    Risk: An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 24V068000Feb 2, 20245,197 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024

    Risk: An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 24V048000Jan 26, 202419 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A parking brake malfunction may result in a vehicle roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V425000Jun 13, 20231,424 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    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 22V739000Oct 5, 20222,559 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V736000Oct 4, 202266 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V578000Aug 4, 202249 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023

    Risk: A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V579000Aug 4, 20224,900 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023

    Risk: A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V505000Jul 14, 2022482 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V321000May 11, 202253 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 22V279000Apr 27, 2022674 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: An inoperative stop arm increases the risk of injury during the boarding and deboarding process of the bus.

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