- The problem
- Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2016, 2019, and 2021 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. Water may enter an improperly sealed strobe light and cause a short circuit.
- The risk
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Owners are advised to remove the control module for the strobe light. The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 17, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 26-06.
Vehicle safety record
2021 Utilimaster Velocity Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2021 Utilimaster Velocity have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2026 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Velocity year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2021 Utilimaster Velocity recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information placard incorrectly states a seating capacity of one, although the actual seating capacity is two. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- The risk
- Incorrect seating capacity information may cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install new placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-16.
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Does the 2021 Utilimaster Velocity have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Utilimaster Velocity: exterior lighting (July 2026); labels (June 2021). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2021 Utilimaster Velocity had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2021 Utilimaster Velocity a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 29 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Utilimaster Velocity year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2021 Utilimaster Velocity has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data