MCI J3500 recalls and problems
8 recalls and 0 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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MCI J3500 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 J3500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 J3500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 J3500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 J3500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 J3500 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 J3500 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All MCI J3500 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-853 | Dec 10, 2025 | 2018–2022 | Visibility, Structure | Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 102DL3, 102D3, MC12PTV, E4500, D4000, 102D3ISTV, D4500, J4500, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4505, and J3500 transit buses. |
| 25V-457 | Jul 8, 2025 | 2025 | Equipment | Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2025 D4520, D45CRTLE, D45CRT, J3500, and 2025-2026 J4500 buses. |
| 23V-240 | Apr 5, 2023 | 2019–2021 | Equipment | Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2019-2021 D45CRTLE, J3500, and J4500 coaches, equipped with a rear-mounted bike rack. |
| 21V-748 | Sep 24, 2021 | 2018–2021 | Electrical System | Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 D4000, 2018-2020 D4005, D4000ISTV, 2017-2020 D4500, D4505, 2018-2021 J3500, 2017-2021 J4500, 2020 D4520, and 2018-2021 D45CRTLE motorcoaches. |
| 21V-364 | May 18, 2021 | 2018–2021 | Fuel System, Diesel | Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 D4000, 2017-2019 D4005, D4000ISTV, D4505, 2017-2020 D4500, J4500, 2018-2020 D45CRTLE, and 2018-2021 J3500 vehicles. |
| 20V-242 | Apr 29, 2020 | 2018 | Seat Belts | Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2015-2016 D4000, 2015-2020 D4500 and D4505, 2016-2020 J4500, 2018 J3500, and 2017 D4005 buses. |
| 20V-233 | Apr 27, 2020 | 2018–2019 | Service Brakes, Air | Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014-2019 J4500 and 2018-2019 J3500 motor coaches. |
| 19V-344 | May 3, 2019 | 2019 | Visibility | Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2019 J3500 and D4505 buses, and 2018-2019 J4500 buses equipped with Transpec T287x Series glass roof hatches. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the MCI J3500?
NHTSA has few complaints for the MCI J3500; see the recalls for each year.
How many recalls does the MCI J3500 have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering MCI J3500 model years 2018–2022, 2025.