2026 New Flyer XE40

Routine

No owner complaints are on file for this vehicle. It has been recalled 2 times.

2 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Exterior Lighting › Hazard Flashing Warning Lights26V644000
Filed Oct 5, 2026693 vehiclesNew Flyer of America, Inc.

Defect. 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."

Risk. Without the illuminated reminder, the driver may fail to turn off the exterior lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Inverter26V151000
Filed Mar 13, 20261,196 vehiclesNew Flyer of America, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Risk. Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy. New Flyer will update the inverter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

All 2 campaigns on file, newest first.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2026
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
2026 — this page0200Routine
20250500Routine
20240500Routine
20230800Routine
202201300Routine
202101100Routine
20200500Routine
20190500Routine
20180500Routine
20170500Routine
20160400Routine
20150400Routine
20140400Routine
20130900Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Oct 5, 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.