repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2012 Micro Bird G5 School BusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus. It is covered by 18 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-574 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 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
2012 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 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. An insufficiently retained seat can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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 · 2026 Q2
Seats
Risk. An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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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 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 · 2020 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their…
repaired · 2020 Q1
Seats
Risk. If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
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.
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
2012 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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