2024 Micro Bird G5 School BusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-751 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

11 recalls

2024 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.

15%repaired · 2026 Q3

Oil/lubrication: pipes, hoses, and fittings

New

Recall 26V-287 · May 6, 2026 · 902 vehicles · 135 repaired

Risk. A damaged oil like may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

6%repaired · 2026 Q3

Latch/anchor:

New

Recall 26V-149 · Mar 13, 2026 · 584 vehicles · 36 repaired

Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

12%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: wiring

New

Recall 25V-840 · Dec 5, 2025 · 2,428 vehicles · 286 repaired

Risk. A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

4%repaired · 2026 Q3

Latch/anchor:

Recall 25V-751 · Oct 31, 2025 · 180 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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16%repaired · 2026 Q3

Body: door

Recall 25V-600 · Sep 11, 2025 · 2,454 vehicles · 402 repaired

Risk. The door panel may remain in the open position or open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of passenger being injured falling out of the bus.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

33%repaired · 2026 Q3

Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Recall 25V-223 · Apr 8, 2025 · 102 vehicles · 34 repaired

Risk. A broken bolt may allow the suspension to shift or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2026 Q3

Seats: critical fasteners

Recall 25V-190 · Mar 26, 2025 · 26 vehicles · 14 repaired

Risk. An insufficiently retained seat can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

44%repaired · 2026 Q3

Gasoline: belts and associated pulleys

Recall 24V-707 · Sep 20, 2024 · 96 vehicles · 42 repaired

Risk. A loose drive belt can result in a loss of power steering, or a loss of alternator and water pump function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

19%repaired · 2026 Q2

Handle: exterior

Recall 24V-484 · Jun 27, 2024 · 22,582 vehicles · 4,187 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

36%repaired · 2026 Q2

Seats

Recall 24V-448 · Jun 17, 2024 · 463 vehicles · 168 repaired

Risk. An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

43%repaired · 2026 Q1

Windshield: electrical heating element

Recall 24V-242 · Mar 28, 2024 · 61 vehicles · 26 repaired

Risk. An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2024 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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