Proterra problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 1 safety complaints with NHTSA about Proterra vehicles in our database, and Proterra has issued 19 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
1
Recalls
19
Models
2

Proterra models with the most complaints

All Proterra models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Proterra Catalyst2015–2022117—
Proterra ZX52015–202207—

Recent Proterra recalls

  • Recall 24V655000Sep 6, 2024483 vehicles

    Risk: Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V697000Oct 17, 2023238 vehicles

    Risk: A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V078000Feb 13, 2023252 vehicles

    Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V887000Nov 30, 2022300 vehicles

    Risk: The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V855000Nov 18, 2022386 vehicles

    Risk: Unintentional engagement of the parking brake increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V829000Nov 7, 20223 vehicles

    Risk: Without the switch, the driver may be unable to override the interlock system and move the bus, necessitating the transfer of passengers to another bus and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V114000Feb 28, 2022724 vehicles

    Risk: A loose steering gearbox can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V268000Apr 19, 202112 vehicles

    Risk: The rear door may open without the driver's awareness, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V040000Feb 1, 202121 vehicles

    Risk: Driver visibility may become impeded, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V664000Oct 28, 20205 vehicles

    Risk: An unsecured steering gear box could cause the driver to lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

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