2020 Micro Bird MB II School BusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2020 Micro Bird MB II School Bus. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-280 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 2020 Micro Bird MB II 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.

8 recalls

2020 Micro Bird MB II 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.

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 →

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 →

19%repaired · 2024 Q4

Electrical system

Recall 22V-715 · Sep 23, 2022 · 2,753 vehicles · 523 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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6%repaired · 2024 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 22V-286 · Apr 28, 2022 · 156 vehicles · 9 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

0%repaired · 2024 Q1

Seats: critical fasteners

Recall 22V-280 · Apr 27, 2022 · 457 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. An insufficiently attached seat may detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

24%repaired · 2023 Q2

Escape/egress/exit: latching/release system

Recall 21V-530 · Jul 13, 2021 · 17,204 vehicles · 4,115 repaired

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

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 →

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

2020 vs. every other MB II 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 MB II School Bus median. How we score

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  • Caution
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  • Best
  • Not rated

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