2021 MCI J4500E Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 MCI J4500E has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners report issues primarily related to electrical and battery systems as indicated by the recalls. No formal complaints have been submitted to date.
There are 6 recalls concerning the 2021 MCI J4500E, affecting the electrical propulsion and traction battery systems. These recalls address defects in battery welds and software that impact safety.
Recalls- Battery module defect. NHTSA recall 25V567000 affects 59 vehicles. The high voltage battery busbar contains inadequate welds combined with faulty software in the battery management system. This causes overheating of the battery module, increasing fire risk. MCI will inspect and replace defective battery modules and update the software. Owner notifications began in October 2025; no "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisory was issued.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety systems may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could be necessary to protect those rights.
2021 MCI J4500E Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
59
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 MCI J4500E
59 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2020-2021 J4500E, 2021 D45CRTELE, 2023 J4500E, 2023-2024 D45CRTELE, 2024 D45CRTE, and 2025 J4500E buses. An inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat.
Risk: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.