NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Lion LION8 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Lion LION8 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lion dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Lion LION8. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #23V451000Reported June 27, 2023 · Lion Electric Company
Potentially affected: 170 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING
NHTSA #23V037000Reported January 30, 2023 · Lion Electric Company
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A complete loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
NHTSA #22V952000Reported December 23, 2022 · Lion Electric Company
Potentially affected: 13 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The suspension can separate from the frame, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Lion LION8 model years
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