Micro Bird T-Series School Bus problems by model year

Updated Oct 10, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 18 recalls on file for the Micro Bird T-Series School Bus (2005–2026).

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 18
Model years: 22
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Micro Bird T-Series 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 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus model year

Year	Recalls	Top problem
2026 T-Series School Bus	1	—
2025 T-Series School Bus	4	—
2024 T-Series School Bus	5	—
2023 T-Series School Bus	5	—
2022 T-Series School Bus	8	—
2021 T-Series School Bus	6	—
2020 T-Series School Bus	5	—
2019 T-Series School Bus	6	—
2018 T-Series School Bus	9	—
2017 T-Series School Bus	8	—
2016 T-Series School Bus	9	—
2015 T-Series School Bus	10	—
2014 T-Series School Bus	5	—
2013 T-Series School Bus	5	—
2012 T-Series School Bus	5	—
2011 T-Series School Bus	4	—
2010 T-Series School Bus	3	—
2009 T-Series School Bus	3	—
2008 T-Series School Bus	3	—
2007 T-Series School Bus	3	—
2006 T-Series School Bus	3	—
2005 T-Series School Bus	2	—

Micro Bird T-Series School Bus recalls

Recall 26V149000Mar 13, 2026584 vehiclesModel years 2015–2026
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 25V840000Dec 5, 20252,428 vehiclesModel years 2022–2025
Risk: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 25V751000Oct 31, 2025180 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 25V600000Sep 11, 20252,454 vehiclesModel years 2023–2025
Risk: The door panel may remain in the open position or open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of passenger being injured falling out of the bus.
Recall 24V841000Nov 7, 2024424 vehiclesModel years 2022–2024
Risk: An emergency exit door that is locked can prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 24V484000Jun 27, 202422,582 vehiclesModel years 2015–2024
Risk: In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 22V826000Nov 3, 2022777 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Incorrectly attached rub rails may not offer adequate protection against an impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 22V715000Sep 23, 20222,753 vehiclesModel years 2015–2022
Risk: A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 22V540000Jul 27, 2022127 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022
Risk: Insufficiently attached panels may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recall 21V530000Jul 13, 202117,204 vehiclesModel years 2005–2022
Risk: The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 20V133000Mar 6, 202017,693 vehiclesModel years 2005–2021
Risk: If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 19V376000May 16, 201971 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: If the nearby components malfunction, the vehicle may unexpectedly stop, increasing the risk of crash. If the nearby components or wiring overheat, there is an increased risk of fire.
Recall 18V574000Aug 30, 20186 vehiclesModel years 2012–2018
Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Recall 18V516000Aug 6, 2018155 vehiclesModel years 2015–2018
Risk: If the belt anchorage plate detaches from the wall and cannot properly restrain a passenger it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 18V474000Jul 18, 20181,357 vehiclesModel years 2011–2018
Risk: If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recall 16V886000Dec 9, 20168 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016
Risk: Driving the bus with the lift platform deployed or with the door open can result in injury to those nearby or increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V769000Nov 18, 2015223 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Recall 15V684000Oct 21, 20153 vehiclesModel years 2015
Risk: The insufficient diameter may cause the electrical wire to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Other Micro 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