XOS SV05: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the XOS SV05 across 2 model years: 0 owner complaints and 9 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- In the event that the Xos stepvan produces a repeatable, loud growling noise during driving, coasting or…
- To perform a software update on 2021-2022 Xos Step Vans, please refer to the following service instructions
- In the event that Service Dashboard recommends replacing the Desiccant Dehumidifier Filters of the…
- In the event that any of the 2021-2022 Xos Step Vans show signs of corrosion on the connections in the…
- In the event of a request for aftermarket installation of Anti-theft device to a 2021-2022 Xos Step Van,…
- In the event that any of the 2021-2022 Xos SV05 Step Vans require a high voltage battery pack to be…
- Guidelines for short- and long-term storage of vehicles
- Guidelines for repair of inoperative turn signal and hazard indicators
- Guidelines for short- and long-term storage of vehicles
Read also
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.