Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus problems by model year

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

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 29 recalls on file for the Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus (2020–2027).

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 29
Model years: 8
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Blue Bird Vision Transit 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 Transit Bus model year

Year	Recalls	Top problem
2027 Vision Transit Bus	2	—
2026 Vision Transit Bus	3	—
2025 Vision Transit Bus	4	—
2024 Vision Transit Bus	5	—
2023 Vision Transit Bus	10	—
2022 Vision Transit Bus	8	—
2021 Vision Transit Bus	13	—
2020 Vision Transit Bus	15	—

Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus recalls

Recall 26V520000Aug 10, 202692 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 26V467000Jul 20, 202629 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 26V033000Jan 22, 20261 vehiclesModel years 2026
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 25V852000Dec 10, 202552 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: A wheelchair lift that fails increases the risk of injury.
Recall 25V635000Sep 23, 2025150 vehiclesModel years 2021–2025
Risk: A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V759000Oct 11, 2024400 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024
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 24V600000Aug 12, 202489 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 24V079000Feb 7, 2024127 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023
Risk: An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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 22V763000Oct 12, 202220 vehiclesModel years 2023
Risk: A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 22V740000Oct 5, 202225 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023
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 22V330000May 13, 20221 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 22V275000Apr 25, 20228 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 21V285000Apr 22, 202196 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V455000Aug 5, 20204 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 20V407000Jul 15, 2020149 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 20V357000Jun 15, 202011 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V356000Jun 15, 20201,471 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V267000May 12, 202046 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 20V259000May 8, 202024 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V249000May 5, 2020352 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 20V234000Apr 27, 20202,264 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases 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.
Recall 19V796000Nov 6, 2019112 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

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