Does the 2016 Proterra ZX5 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2016 Proterra ZX5 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Proterra dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Proterra ZX5?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2016 Proterra ZX5 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2016 Proterra ZX5. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

2016 Proterra ZX5 recalls, newest first

February 28, 2022NHTSA 22V114000724 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary: Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2017-2019 35 foot Catalyst E2, 2017-2019 40 foot E2, 2020-2021 35 foot RR, 2019-2020 40 foot RR, 2019-2022 40 foot ZX5, and 2020-2022 35 foot ZX5 buses. 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.
Consequence: A loose steering gearbox can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a mechanical fastener and new bolts on the steering gearbox, and install a new torque plate, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Proterra's customer service at 1-864-438-0000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2016 Proterra ZX5 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Proterra ZX5 years

Other 2016 Proterra models

2016 Proterra Catalyst6 recalls

Most recalled 2016 vehicles

2016 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX (29 recalls)
2016 Blue Bird Vision (27 recalls)
2016 Altec Aerial Device (26 recalls)
2016 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 (25 recalls)
2016 Autocar Xpeditor (22 recalls)

All of 2016’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2016 Proterra ZX5 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2016 Proterra ZX5 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Proterra dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Proterra ZX5?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.