Campaigns per year
Proterra has averaged 1 campaigns a year since 2021, below its 2019 peak of 7
Proterra recall campaigns by report date, 2018 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file. The lighter column is a partial year.
Manufacturer profile
Proterra
Proterra has filed 13 recall campaigns with NHTSA since 2018, covering 1,728 vehicles or units by the manufacturer's own estimates.
Makes in its campaigns
Campaigns filed in 2026 to date0No campaigns in 2025
Vehicles affected02026 to date
Campaigns on file132018 to 2022
Do-not-drive or park-outside0Campaigns with an advisory
Filed under 3 names, including "Proterra Inc.", "Proterra, Inc.", "Proterra".
Components
Brakes are Proterra's most recalled component since 2018
Proterra campaigns by primary component, 2018 to 2026.
Source: NHTSA ODI. Each campaign counted once.
Remedy type
Proterra relies on software fixes more than the industry: 14% of its 2019 campaigns
Share of campaigns remedied by a software update, Proterra against all manufacturers, by year.
ProterraAll manufacturers
Source: NHTSA ODI remedy descriptions, classified by rule (see Methodology).
Model years covered
Model year 2018 is covered by the most Proterra campaigns, 8
Proterra campaigns covering each model year, last fifteen model years. A campaign counts once for each year it covers.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Latest campaigns
The latest Proterra filings
The ten most recent campaigns, by report date.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-114 | Feb 28, 2022 | Plexus adhesive between the torque limiter plate and the bus body may be insufficient, causing the bolts that secure the steering gearbox to loosen | Steering | 724 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-268 | Apr 19, 2021 | Software defect in the body controller that operates the door motor may allow the rear door to open unexpectedly | Electrical system | 12 | Software update |
| 21V-040 | Feb 1, 2021 | These vehicles have a front fender flare which may cause mud, dirt, debris, rain and snow to splash onto the driver's side window and mirror | Structure | 21 | Repair or modification |
| 20V-664 | Oct 28, 2020 | Lack of plexus adhesive between the torque plate and the vehicle chassis may cause the bolts securing the steering gear box to loosen | Steering | 5 | Repair or modification |
| 20V-621 | Oct 7, 2020 | Power steering hose located at the pump and reservoir may leak and sweat fluid through the hose | Steering | 8 | Part replacement |
| 19V-871 | Dec 9, 2019 | Body controller software update may have disabled the audible and visible warnings that notifies the operator that the brake interlock could be… | Electrical system | 140 | Software update |
| 19V-460 | Jun 14, 2019 | Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter | Structure | 21 | Part replacement |
| 19V-402 | May 30, 2019 | Vehicles are equipped with swivel valves that may insufficiently protect the air brake system from an air leak between the service reservoir and… | Brakes | 147 | Part replacement |
| 19V-283 | Apr 9, 2019 | Mesh cap covering the airline for the tow fitting can be clogged with road debris in inclement weather, possibly resulting in a build up of air… | Brakes | 39 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-062 | Jan 30, 2019 | Affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires | Suspension | 310 | Not stated |
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Largest campaigns
Proterra's five largest campaigns on file
Vehicles or units affected, millions, any year.
Source: NHTSA ODI.