Proterra recalls
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
19 recalls found for Proterra vehicles in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, the newest filed September 6, 2024. Choose a model:
Newest Proterra recalls
- Sep 6, 202424V655000Electrical system483 vehiclesProterra Catalyst and ZX5
The vehicle controller software may allow the electrical circuit for the radiator fan to overheat.
- Oct 17, 202323V697000Electrical system238 vehiclesProterra Catalyst and ZX5
A transistor inside the inverter may overheat and fail, which can result in a loss of power steering and drive power.
- Feb 13, 202323V078000Visibility252 vehiclesProterra Catalyst and ZX5
The windshield wiper motors may operate intermittently or may fail to operate.
- Nov 30, 202222V887000Electrical system300 vehicles2017-2019 Proterra Catalyst
One or more battery packs may allow liquid to leak into and accumulate in the battery pack enclosure.
- Nov 18, 202222V855000Parking brake386 vehiclesProterra ZX5 and Catalyst
Back pressure in the shared air exhaust for the pneumatic ride height system and parking brake control valve may engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion.
- Nov 7, 202222V829000Electrical system3 vehicles2022 Proterra ZX5
The interlock override switch was not installed during production.
- Feb 28, 202222V114000Steering724 vehiclesProterra Catalyst and ZX5
The plexus adhesive between the torque limiter plate and the bus body may be insufficient, causing the bolts that secure the steering gearbox to loosen.
- Apr 19, 202121V268000Electrical system12 vehicles2019-2020 Proterra Catalyst
A software defect in the body controller that operates the door motor may allow the rear door to open unexpectedly.
- Feb 1, 202121V040000Structure21 vehicles2020-2021 Proterra ZX5
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.
- Oct 28, 202020V664000Steering5 vehicles2018-2020 Proterra Catalyst
Lack of plexus adhesive between the torque plate and the vehicle chassis may cause the bolts securing the steering gear box to loosen.
Has your Proterra been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Proterra dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.