How many recalls does the 2019 Lion Lionc have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2019 Lion Lionc as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Lion will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2019 Lion Lionc is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2019 Lion Lionc.

Are recall repairs on a 2019 Lion Lionc free?

Usually. Federal law requires Lion to remedy recalls on the 2019 Lionc free of charge at an authorized Lion dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2019 Lion Lionc affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2019 Lion Lionc, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Lion Lionc?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2019 Lion Lionc.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2019 Lion Lionc Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2019 Lion Lionc has 6 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 2019 Lion Lionc. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #23V448000

Reported June 27, 2023 · Lion Electric Company

Potentially affected: 133 vehicles

Defect description

Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2019-2025 LionC hybrid electric school buses. The surge tank may move and crack the firewall, allowing the tank to contact and damage the high-voltage cables.

Safety consequence

Damaged high-voltage cables 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 install a new surge tank support bracket to the accessory plate, 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 R2023-006.

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:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

NHTSA #23V036000

Reported January 30, 2023 · Lion Electric Company

Potentially affected: 14 vehicles

Defect description

Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LionC school buses. The rubber mounts used to absorb vibrations from the main hydraulic pump may wear prematurely and fail, resulting in an unsecured pump.

Safety consequence

An unsecured hydraulic pump can cause a loss of power steering assist. In addition, the unsecured pump may damage the low-voltage harness and result in the loss of high voltage power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Lion Electric Company will dispatch a technician to remove the rubber mounts, 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.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

NHTSA #21V968000

Reported December 14, 2021 · Lion Electric Company

Potentially affected: 168 vehicles

Defect description

Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2017-2021 LionC school buses. A 12V circuit breaker switch may fail, causing a loss of braking and steering assist.

Safety consequence

A loss of braking and steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Lion Electric Company will inspect and repair the 12V circuit breaker switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2021. Owners may contact Lion Electric Company 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.

SEAT BELTS

NHTSA #20V697000

Reported November 12, 2020 · Lion Electric Company

Potentially affected: 8 vehicles

Defect description

Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lion C and Lion 360 school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. The shoulder belt and ground anchors intended to hold a wheelchair in place may detach in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

If the shoulder belt and ground anchors detach during a crash, their would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant.

Manufacturer remedy

Lion Electric has notified owners, and dealers will add a rivet to reinforce the floor and change the screws on the seat belt, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Lion Electric 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.safercar.gov.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

NHTSA #20V333000

Reported June 9, 2020 · Lion Electric Company

Potentially affected: 125 vehicles

Defect description

Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 hybrid electric school buses. The driver's seat belt anchor may have been attached with incorrect hardware, possibly causing the seat belt to not be anchored properly.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, a seat belt that is not be properly anchored can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Lion will notify owners and will replace the seatbelt hardware, free of charge . The recall began July 20, 2020. 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.safercar.gov.

STEERING

NHTSA #20V123000

Reported March 2, 2020 · Lion Electric Company

Potentially affected: 95 vehicles

Defect description

Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 electric and diesel school buses. The bolts connecting the pitman arm and I-shaft to the power steering box may loosen, resulting in a complete loss of steering control.

Safety consequence

A complete loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Lion has notified owners and will replace the pitman and I-shaft bolts. The recall began March 12, 2020. 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.safercar.gov.

Other Lion Lionc model years

Check your 2019 Lion Lionc VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Lion Lionc at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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