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2016 New Flyer XD40 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2016 New Flyer XD40. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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3 safety recalls for the 2016 New Flyer XD40

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Equipment

    NHTSA 18V827000 Reported 463 vehicles potentially affected New Flyer of America Inc.

    New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2017 New Flyer XD40 and XN60, 2015 XD60 and XDE40 and 2013-2017 XN40 vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Technologies, Inc. (KTI) KDS-25 fire extinguishers as part of the optional fire suppression system. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly,…

    Remedy: New Flyer has notified owners, and KTI will inspect the fire suppression systems and replace the electrical piston actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2018. Owners may contact New…

  2. Buckle assembly (seat belts) and seat belts

    NHTSA 17V539000 Reported 214 vehicles potentially affected New Flyer Industries Ltd.

    New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 MD30, 2016 MD35, 2017 XD35, XD60, XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XN35 and 2016-2017 XD40 and XN40 transit buses, equipped with certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats (models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80). The seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position,…

    Remedy: New Flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyers'…

  3. Software (electrical system)

    NHTSA 16V223000 Reported 1,897 vehicles potentially affected New Flyer Industries Ltd.

    New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XN35, 2014-2016 XD35, XD60, XDE40, 2015-2016 XD40, XDE60, 2014 XDE35, 2013-2015 XE40, 2013-2016 XN40, XN60, and 2014-2015 XT40, and XT60 transit buses. These buses have an Electric Transit Operator (ETO) controller that controls the bus door motor…

    Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a firmware upgrade, and replace the roller bracket plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2016 New Flyer XD40. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare New Flyer XD40 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every New Flyer XD40 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2010 New Flyer XD4010
2011 New Flyer XD4020
2012 New Flyer XD4020
2013 New Flyer XD4030
2014 New Flyer XD4040
2015 New Flyer XD4050
2016 New Flyer XD4030
2017 New Flyer XD4050
2018 New Flyer XD4030
2019 New Flyer XD4030
2020 New Flyer XD4030
2021 New Flyer XD4060
2022 New Flyer XD4050
2023 New Flyer XD4050
2024 New Flyer XD4030
2025 New Flyer XD4010
2026 New Flyer XD4010

Checking a specific 2016 New Flyer XD40

How do I know if my 2016 New Flyer XD40 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2016 New Flyer XD40; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised New Flyer dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V223000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other New Flyer models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.