repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2010 Micro Bird G5 School BusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus. It is covered by 18 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-286 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Micro Bird G5 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.
18 recalls
2010 Micro Bird G5 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 Q2
Handle: exterior
Risk. In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the bus, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Wheelchair lift/ramp: critical fasteners
Risk. Wheelchair track anchorages that detach may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2024 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Escape/egress/exit: latching/release system
Risk. The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, and increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. If roof crushes more than the rollover standards allow for the weight and configuration of the bus, the occupants have a greater risk of injury in the event of…
repaired · 2017 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
no report yet
Structure: body
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE METAL CEILING PANEL MAY PARTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE BODY STRUCTURE CREATING AN OPENING.
no report yet
Seats
Risk. IF THE SEAT CUSHION IS NOT FULLY LATCHED TO THE SEAT STRUCTURE, IT COULD FLIP UP OUT OF POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. IN ABSENCE OF THE FLASHING LIGHTS, A VEHICLE APPROACHING A SCHOOL BUS THAT IS LOADING OR UNLOADING STUDENTS, MAY NOT STOP.
no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. A WIRE WITH DAMAGED INSULATION MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH CAN LEAD TO A FIRE.
no report yet
Exterior lighting
Risk. THE DRIVER COULD ERRONEOUSLY THINK THAT THE SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM IS DEPLOYED WHILE THE FIRST SET OF 4 RED LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR…
no report yet
Seats
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT MAY NOT ABSORB SUFFICIENT ENERGY TO RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED AND IT COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANT.
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 Micro Bird.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other G5 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 G5 School Bus median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
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