How many recalls does the 2021 New Flyer XD35 have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2021 New Flyer XD35 as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy New Flyer will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2021 New Flyer XD35 is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2021 New Flyer XD35.

Are recall repairs on a 2021 New Flyer XD35 free?

Usually. Federal law requires New Flyer to remedy recalls on the 2021 XD35 free of charge at an authorized New Flyer dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2021 New Flyer XD35 affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2021 New Flyer XD35, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2021 New Flyer XD35?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2021 New Flyer XD35.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 New Flyer XD35 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2021 New Flyer XD35 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized New Flyer dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 New Flyer XD35. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

NHTSA #25V898000

Reported December 19, 2025 · New Flyer of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 6,673 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

NHTSA #23V722000

Reported October 26, 2023 · New Flyer of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,351 vehicles

Defect description

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-20.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #23V711000

Reported October 20, 2023 · New Flyer of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 188 vehicles

Defect description

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 XD35, 2022-2023 XD40, XD60, XN35, XN60, 2022 XDE35, and 2021-2022 XE40 transit buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the certification labels are incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."

Safety consequence

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

New Flyer will provide and/or install new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA #21V576000

Reported July 28, 2021 · New Flyer of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 30 vehicles

Defect description

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021 XD40 and XD35 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 3, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

NHTSA #21V532000

Reported July 14, 2021 · New Flyer of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 28 vehicles

Defect description

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021 XD35 and XD40 vehicles equipped with 2021 Model Year Cummins L9 Diesel Engines. The engine calibration software's management of the injection of Diesel Exhaust Fluid can allow excessive ammonia to be emitted from tailpipe exhaust.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Cummins will recalibrate the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-013.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

NHTSA #21V365000

Reported May 18, 2021 · New Flyer of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 3,600 vehicles

Defect description

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2017-2021 XD40, XD35, 2016-2021 XD60, 2017 XDE35, 2016-2020 XDE40, XDE60 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

New Flyer will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-008.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other New Flyer XD35 model years

Check your 2021 New Flyer XD35 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your New Flyer XD35 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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