NEW Flyer XE35: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the NEW Flyer XE35 across 7 model years: 0 owner complaints and 42 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Instruction to program for the addition of ESS cell minimum and maximum voltages and ESS charge current…
- Instructions to inspect flooring for ridge/raised area, pull back flooring, add screws and re-apply…
- Instructions for verifying/correcting torque on front destination sign mounting hardware installed on…
- Instructions to update V2 traction inverters with new bootloader
- 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…
- Instructions for a PLC update to prevent shifting to neutral when losing wheelchair ramp stowed status
- Instructions to adjust certain cantilever mounted seats and adjust them to proper height
- Instructions to Service for an update to the HV DC charge box contactors to replace the existing GIGAVAC…
- This Technical Service Information Bulletin has been issued to remind customers that fill pressure must…
- Instructions to update OVHD HV charge box contactors to replace the existing GIGAVAC ones with new RINCON…
- Instruction to Service to update vehicles with ELFA 3 to provide improved BMS response to overcharging and…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.