The worst 2019 New Flyer XE35 problems
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Recalls 4
Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- 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."
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 25V898000 · Recall details
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Owners are also advised to avoid charging vehicles above 75% capacity. New Flyer will replace the batteries, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 35 buses. New Flyer notified owners on 3/24/2026. Phase 2 will include 100 buses. New Flyer notified owners on 6/25/2026. Phase 3 will include 120 buses. New Flyer will notified owners on 9/9/2026. Phase 4 will include 120 buses. New Flyer will notify owners on or about 12/14/2026. Phase 5 will include 120 buses. New Flyer will notify owners on or about 3/15/2027. Phase 6 will include 80 buses. New Flyer will notify owners on or about 6/14/2027. Phase 7 will include 80 buses. New Flyer will notify owners on or about 9/27/2027. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed November 12, 2025. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.
Recall number 25V631000 · Recall details
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will inspect and replace the battery module as necessary. New Flyer will also update the BMS software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.
Recall number 25V566000 · Recall details
Electrical system: propulsion system: inverter
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2021 XE40, 2019-2021 XE35, 2018-2021 XE60, 2016-2019 XHE40, and 2015 XHE60 vehicles. Firmware errors in the inverters may cause the electric drive system to shutdown.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update firmware software, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-005.
Recall number 21V244000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 New Flyer XE35 20
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- A consumer notification indicating one of New Flyer's battery suppliers is exiting the market.
- This Bulletin is being issued due to New Flyer & MCI have received reports that customers are re-torquing...
- This Technical Service Information Bulletin has been issued to remind customers that fill pressure must...
- ITS was issued to correct the orientation of HV contactors
- New Flyer has issued Technical Service Information Bulletin (TSIB) 22-08, providing for the application of...
- This Instruction to Service describes how to remove and repalce the circuit breaker for the Valeo coolant...
- This instruction to service describes how to inspect specifically equipped vehicles for SDS Window...
- This technical service instruction describes how to remove and replace SDS Window strike pins and remove...
- Technical Instruction describing the DC charge rail and COM box lid replacement and inspection requirement
- Technical Instruction describing how to check the polarity on the auxiliary electric heater HV cable assembly
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Questions about the 2019 New Flyer XE35
Is the 2019 New Flyer XE35 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2019 New Flyer XE35.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 New Flyer XE35?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2019 New Flyer XE35 have?
4 recalls, covering service brakes, air and electrical system.
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