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2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

Does the 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V852000OtherDecember 10, 2025 · 52 units

Defect

Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Vision school buses. The wheelchair lift may have a missing support brace, causing the wheelchair lift to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 404, "Platform Lift Installations."

Consequence

A wheelchair lift that fails increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Blue Bird will install the missing support brace, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

25V635000BrakesSeptember 23, 2025 · 150 units

Defect

Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Vision school buses. The brake interlock software may unintentionally activate the parking brake at any driving speed.

Consequence

A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the brake interlock software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DS.

2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus — common questions

Is the 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.