New Flyer XD40 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 23 recalls on file for the New Flyer XD40 (2010–2026).

Complaints
0
Recalls
23
Model years
17
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

201020122014201620182020202220242026
NHTSA complaints per New Flyer XD40 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every New Flyer XD40 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
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2010 XD4000001—

New Flyer XD40 recalls

  • Recall 25V898000Dec 19, 20256,673 vehiclesModel years 2015–2026

    Risk: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V053000Feb 3, 2025210 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V425000Jun 11, 202427 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V898000Dec 22, 2023211 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: Unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V722000Oct 26, 20232,351 vehiclesModel years 2019–2024

    Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V711000Oct 20, 2023188 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V637000Aug 24, 202255 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V576000Jul 28, 202130 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V532000Jul 14, 202128 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Exposure to high levels of ammonia can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V365000May 18, 20213,600 vehiclesModel years 2017–2021

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 19V100000Feb 15, 2019172 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the roof hatch glass shatters, glass particles could fall down onto passengers, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V827000Nov 22, 2018463 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017

    Risk: If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

  • Recall 18V020000Jan 9, 2018283 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the brake hose disconnects from the ABS modulator valve, there will be no brake force applied to either of the front axle brake assemblies, lengthening the needed braking distance and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V539000Aug 30, 2017214 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 16V223000Apr 19, 20161,897 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.

  • Recall 16V038000Jan 26, 20164,848 vehiclesModel years 2011–2015

    Risk: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 15V562000Sep 4, 2015432 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V532000Sep 4, 2014731 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    Risk: The binding of the piston may result in increased resistance while applying the brakes and the potential for brake drag once the brake pedal is released. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V519000Aug 28, 201439 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V487000Oct 17, 2013119 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: In the event of a loss of air supply pressure in the rear air reservoir, there would be a loss of service braking effect on both the front and rear axles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V221000May 28, 2013188 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: If the engine starts without warning, there is an increased risk for injury to persons working on or near the engine.

  • Recall 12V518000Oct 25, 20121,041 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

  • Recall 12V002000Jan 4, 2012490 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: Engine shutdown would result in loss of vehicle propulsion or vehicle stall, either of which increases the risk of a crash.

Other New Flyer models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology