2024 NEW Flyer XE35: common problems
The maker issued 8 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 8
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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…
This Bulletin is being issued due to New Flyer & MCI have received reports that customers are re-torquing high-voltage (HV) connections during preventative maintenance inspections as outlined in the Preventive…
- This Technical Service Information Bulletin has been issued to remind customers that fill pressure must…
This Technical Service Information Bulletin has been issued to remind customers that fill pressure must not exceed 25 psi to avoid injury or damage components during filling and deaeration of the ESS Battery Thermal…
- Instruction to Service to update vehicles with ELFA 3 to provide improved BMS response to overcharging and…
Instruction to Service to update vehicles with ELFA 3 to provide improved BMS response to overcharging and other functional safety mechanisms, more robust detection of failure modes through DTCs, Battery Data Recorder…
- Instruction to Service for updating ESS drains, remove internal mechanism, re-install and add duckbill
Remove the ESS breather, extract the internal mechanism, remove the three desiccant bags and reinstall the breather. 5 string buses.
- Instruction to Service for updating the battery program on certain ELFA3 buses for Improved BMS response…
Instruction to Service for updating the battery program on certain ELFA3 buses for Improved BMS response to overcharging and other functional safety mechanisms, more robust detection of failure modes through DTCs…
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 NEW Flyer XE35?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 8 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 NEW Flyer XE35?
NHTSA lists 8 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 NEW Flyer XE35 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2024 models
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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.