2017 Micro Bird G5 Transit BusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2017 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-714 the manufacturer reports only 13% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Micro Bird G5 Transit 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.

10 recalls

2017 Micro Bird G5 Transit 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.

4%repaired · 2026 Q3

Latch/anchor:

New

Recall 26V-147 · Mar 13, 2026 · 345 vehicles · 15 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

14%repaired · 2026 Q2

Handle: exterior

Recall 24V-485 · Jun 27, 2024 · 794 vehicles · 115 repaired

Risk. In the event of an emergency, a broken door handle can prevent or delay emergency responders from entering the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

13%repaired · 2024 Q4

Electrical system

Recall 22V-714 · Sep 23, 2022 · 45 vehicles · 6 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 →

16%repaired · 2024 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 22V-287 · Apr 28, 2022 · 14,229 vehicles · 2,344 repaired

Risk. A damaged electrical harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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13%repaired · 2023 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 21V-991 · Dec 17, 2021 · 75 vehicles · 10 repaired

Risk. Occupants may have to unfold the seat to access the exit handle and instructions, delaying an emergency evacuation and increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

14%repaired · 2023 Q2

Escape/egress/exit: latching/release system

Recall 21V-531 · Jul 13, 2021 · 1,323 vehicles · 181 repaired

Risk. The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

16%repaired · 2022 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 21V-039 · Feb 1, 2021 · 564 vehicles · 91 repaired

Risk. If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

37%repaired · 2022 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 21V-036 · Feb 1, 2021 · 5,413 vehicles · 2,014 repaired

Risk. If the electric cabling is damaged, certain safety accessories or lamps may stop working, or a short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

18%repaired · 2022 Q1

Emergency: escape/egress/exit

Recall 20V-133 · Mar 6, 2020 · 17,693 vehicles · 3,172 repaired

Risk. If the emergency door won't stay open during an evacuation it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

29%repaired · 2019 Q4

Front: anchorage

Recall 18V-517 · Aug 6, 2018 · 136 vehicles · 39 repaired

Risk. If the belt anchorage plate detaches from the wall, and cannot properly restrain a passenger it can increase the risk of injury.

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

2017 vs. every other G5 Transit 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 Transit Bus median. How we score

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  • Caution
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