Models
Every NEW Flyer model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Xcelsior | 2008–2025 | 4 |
| D40LF | 1991–2010 | 2 |
| C40LF | 1994–2013 | 1 |
| D60LFR | 2002–2013 | 1 |
| C35LFR | 2009–2012 | 0 |
| C40LFR | 2006–2013 | 0 |
| D35LFR | 2007–2012 | 0 |
| D40LFR | 2005–2013 | 0 |
| D60HF | 1988–2007 | 0 |
| DE35LFR | 2007–2011 | 0 |
| DE60LFR | 2004–2013 | 0 |
| L40LF | 1997–2006 | 0 |
| XD35 | 2010–2026 | 0 |
| XD40 | 2010–2026 | 0 |
| XDE35 | 2010–2026 | 0 |
| XDE40 | 2009–2026 | 0 |
| XN40 | 2011–2026 | 0 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: XD60 · C40FLR · GE40LF · XT40 · 40brt · 40lfa · 40sf · C30LF · C35LF · C40HF · D30LF · D35HF · D35LF · D40 · D40HF · D40I · d40lfa · D41LF · d41lfr · D45 · D45S · D60 · D60LF · D60LFA · D61LFR · de30lfr · DE35LF · DE35LFA · DE40I · DE40LF · DE40LFA · DE40LFR · DE41LF · DE41LFR · DE60LF · DE60LFA · DE61LF · E40LFR · E60HF · GE35LFR · GE40LFA · GE40LFR · GE41LRF · H40LFR · Invero · L40HF · L40LFR · MD30 · MD35 · Viking · XDE60 · XE35 · XE40 · XE60 · XHE40 · XHE60 · XN35 · XN60 · XT60.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Complaints by model year
All NEW Flyer models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Structure5
- Engine3
- Electrical system3
- Seat belts2
- Vehicle speed control1
- Unknown or other1
- Service brakes, air1
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2027 buses. Please see the complete list of models above. The instrument panel indicator light may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights are on and the master run switch is in the 'Off' position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2022 XE40 transit buses. The speedometer may not illuminate when the headlights are turned on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XE35, 2021-2026 XE40, 2023-2025 XE60, 2023-2026 XHE40, and 2024-2026 XHE60 transit buses equipped with Accelera ELFA 3 control systems V1 and V2. An inverter software error may cause unintended acceleration or deceleration in certain conditions.
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems" and 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019 XE35, 2021-2025 XE35, XE40, and XE60 transit buses. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when charging to near or full capacity.
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013, 2017-2025 XE40, 2019-2025 XE60, XE35, 2023-2025 XHE40, and 2024-2025 XHE60 buses. An inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat.
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2012-2025 Xcelsior buses. The buses may have been built without enough emergency exits or the exits may be in an incorrect location. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2023-2024 XDE60, 2024 XD35, XD40, and XD60 transit buses equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words