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2021 New Flyer XD40Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 New Flyer XD40. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-722 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 60%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 19, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 New Flyer XD40 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2021 New Flyer XD40 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

37%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electronic stability control (ESC)

New

Recall 25V-898 · Dec 19, 2025 · 6,673 vehicles · 2,473 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2023 Q4

Steering

Recall 22V-637 · Aug 24, 2022 · 55 vehicles · 55 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2022 Q4

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 21V-576 · Jul 28, 2021 · 30 vehicles · 30 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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100%repaired · 2022 Q4

Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Recall 21V-532 · Jul 14, 2021 · 28 vehicles · 28 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2023 Q1

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-365 · May 18, 2021 · 3,600 vehicles · 2,676 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with New Flyer.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other XD40 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XD40 median. How we score

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Own a 2021 XD40?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.