New Flyer XE40 problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 17 recalls on file for the New Flyer XE40 (2013–2026).

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 17
Model years: 14
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per New Flyer XE40 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 XE40 model year

Year	Recalls	Top problem
2026 XE40	1	—
2025 XE40	4	—
2024 XE40	4	—
2023 XE40	7	—
2022 XE40	12	—
2021 XE40	10	—
2020 XE40	4	—
2019 XE40	4	—
2018 XE40	4	—
2017 XE40	4	—
2016 XE40	3	—
2015 XE40	3	—
2014 XE40	3	—
2013 XE40	8	—

New Flyer XE40 recalls

Recall 26V279000May 1, 20264 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: An unlit speedometer cannot show the vehicle's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 26V151000Mar 13, 20261,196 vehiclesModel years 2021–2026
Risk: Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 25V898000Dec 19, 20256,673 vehiclesModel years 2013–2025
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 25V631000Sep 19, 2025655 vehiclesModel years 2021–2025
Risk: A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 25V566000Aug 29, 20251,170 vehiclesModel years 2013–2025
Risk: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 24V056000Jan 31, 2024337 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023
Risk: The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 23V898000Dec 22, 2023211 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V897000Dec 22, 2023246 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023
Risk: Unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V711000Oct 20, 2023188 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V083000Feb 15, 2023219 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023
Risk: The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 22V943000Dec 20, 2022746 vehiclesModel years 2013–2022
Risk: A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V637000Aug 24, 202255 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V244000Apr 7, 2021227 vehiclesModel years 2013–2021
Risk: A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 16V223000Apr 19, 20161,897 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015
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 2013
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 15V333000Jun 1, 20151,147 vehiclesModel years 2013
Risk: If the rear bus door opens while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Recall 14V532000Sep 4, 2014731 vehiclesModel years 2013
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.

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