NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Lion LION8 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2025 Lion LION8 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2025 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.
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