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.
2021 Blue Bird Vision School BusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 26 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-578 the manufacturer reports only 20% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
26 recalls
2021 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 · 2026 Q2
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A fuel leak onto the road creates a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q4
Seats
Risk. An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Air gauges and warnings that do not alert the driver to air pressure loss can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Q1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or 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
Steering
Risk. An improperly tightened steering wheel could detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk 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
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 · 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.
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
2021 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
In owners' words
What Vision School Bus owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
There is an issue with the braking systems on the Bluebird buses which cause the brake lights to illuminate constantly, fail to illuminate, limit acceleration, and/or receive a "loss of brake input" warning message on the dash cluster. We have 43 Buses of like Year Models ranging from 2021 - 2022…
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