Lion LION8 recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2020: 1; 2021: 3; 2022: 3; 2023: 2; 2024: 1; 2025: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
22V952000 · Suspension:Multiple Axle
Reported: 2022-12-23 (December 23, 2022) · Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. The rear axle adjusting ring fasteners were not tightened properly on the passenger-side, which can cause premature wear on the suspension and differential components.
Consequence: The suspension can separate from the frame, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lion will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 16, 2023. Owners may contact Lion's customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V037000 · Steering
Reported: 2023-01-30 (January 30, 2023) · Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. The miter gear box in the steering system may be incompatible with other steering system components, which can result in a complete loss of steering control.
Consequence: A complete loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lion Electric Company technicians will replace the miter gear box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V451000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2023-06-27 (June 27, 2023) · Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. Loose hardware inside the high-voltage distribution unit (HVDU) or direct current junction box (DCJB) enclosures may contact electrical terminals, causing a short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit can shut down the high-voltage circuit, causing a loss of steering assistance or drive power and reducing braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lion technicians will replace the hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is R2023-007a.
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