Blue Bird recalls and problems

Recalls and owner complaints for 48 Blue Bird models. Choose your model to see every year.

Models

Recalls (2000+)

590

Owner complaints

130

Blue Bird models

Model	Years	Recalls	Complaints
Blue Bird ALL American	2000–2019	146	35
Blue Bird Vision	2004–2019	140	23
Blue Bird Vision School Bus	2020–2027	51	4
Blue Bird ALL American School Bus	2020–2027	30	8
Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus	2020–2027	29	0
Blue Bird Micro Bird	2000–2011	28	0
Blue Bird Conventional	2000–2014	22	7
Blue Bird TC2000	2000–2005	21	9
Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus	2020–2026	16	0
Blue Bird Commercial Series	2000–2004	11	0
Blue Bird Wanderlodge	2000–2005	8	1
Blue Bird Q-Bus	2000–2003	8	0
Blue Bird LTC 40	2000–2003	6	1
Blue Bird Express 4500	2004–2007	6	0
Blue Bird Ultra LF	2002–2007	6	0
Blue Bird Commercial	2000–2004	5	1
Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric)	2018–2027	5	0
Blue Bird L4RE	2002–2009	4	1
Blue Bird Express 4000	2003–2007	4	0
Blue Bird Wanderlodge M380	2003–2004	4	0
Blue Bird ALL American D3	2010–2011	3	1
Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (Electric)	2018–2027	3	0
Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus (Electric)	2022–2026	3	0
Blue Bird C4RE	2002–2008	3	0
Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI	2005–2007	2	9
Blue Bird Mini Bird	2002–2006	2	2
Blue Bird A3FE	2005–2007	2	1
Blue Bird A3FE2803A	2007	2	0
Blue Bird Bbcv	2017–2019	1	5
Blue Bird School Bus	2000–2009	1	5
Blue Bird A3RE	2005–2013	1	3
Blue Bird Blue Bird	2000–2009	1	3
Blue Bird Wanderlodge LXI	2000–2003	1	1
Blue Bird Xcel 102	2006–2007	1	1
Blue Bird A3EE 2803S	2006	1	0
Blue Bird Bbcv 2610S	2006	1	0
Blue Bird BBCV3011S	2010	1	0
Blue Bird D3RE	2005–2013	1	0
Blue Bird Excel 102	2008–2010	1	0
Blue Bird Express	2007	1	0
Blue Bird Express 3500	2003	1	0
Blue Bird LTC	2000–2003	1	0
Blue Bird M4RE	2002–2007	1	0
Blue Bird Sword	2003	1	0
Blue Bird Transhuttle	2000	1	0
Blue Bird Ultra	2007–2009	1	0
Blue Bird Ultra LMB	2004	1	0
Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus (Electric)	2026	1	0

Frequently asked questions

Which Blue Bird model has the most complaints?

In NHTSA's database, the Blue Bird ALL American has the most owner complaints (35) among Blue Bird models since 2000, followed by the Vision (23). More sales also mean more complaints, so compare by model year.

Are Blue Bird recall repairs free?

Yes. Under federal law Blue Bird must repair a safety recall free of charge, even if you are not the original owner. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and contact a Blue Bird dealer.