repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: labels
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.
2020 Blue Bird Vision School BusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus. It is covered by 29 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-524 the manufacturer reports only 15% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
29 recalls
2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Seats
Risk. An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q3
Power train: driveline
Risk. A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Electrical system: propulsion system
Risk. An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Power train
Risk. A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Service brakes, air
Risk. Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Propulsion system: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
Risk. An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Rear/other: anchorage
Risk. An incorrectly installed seat can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Front: anchorage
Risk. In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Link: connection
Risk. If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Link: connection
Risk. If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Parking brake
Risk. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Parking brake
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…
repaired · 2023 Q4
Seats: barriers
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…
repaired · 2025 Q3
Brake lights: switch
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.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2020 Q4
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2020 Q4
Service brakes, air: disc
Risk. A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the bus seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Blue Bird.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Vision School Bus year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Vision School Bus median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus, and the recalls they led to.
- Blue Bird Draglink FailuresNo recall
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