repaired · 2026 Q3
Oil/lubrication: pipes, hoses, and fittings
NewRisk. A damaged oil like may leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
2025 Micro Bird G5 School BusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, most often about the equipment adaptive/mobility. It is covered by 7 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 August 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Equipment adaptive/mobility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2025 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
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit or a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
NewRisk. A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
Risk. An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Body: door
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.
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.
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
2025 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What G5 School Bus owners report
Recent equipment adaptive/mobility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The outer roll stop is very slow to deploy, takes minutes. You can step on it and make it go down but that is not proper. NY bus sales has looked at it numerous times and is still extremely slow. Other districts within our area have the same problem. DOT does not have a time specification that this…
Own a 2025 G5 School Bus?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.