no report yet
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. Without the illuminated reminder, the driver may fail to turn off the exterior lights when no longer needed.
2013 New Flyer XE40Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2013 New Flyer XE40. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-038 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 New Flyer XE40 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2013 New Flyer XE40 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
NewRisk. 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Steering: column
Risk. A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q4
Propulsion system: inverter
Risk. A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Seats
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…
repaired · 2016 Q3
Body: door
Risk. If the rear bus door opens while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Service brakes, air
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.
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
2013 vs. every other XE40 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 XE40 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
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