How many recalls does the 2021 Lion Lionc have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Lion Lionc.

Are recall repairs on a 2021 Lion Lionc free?

Usually. Federal law requires Lion to remedy recalls on the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Lion Lionc?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2021 Lion Lionc.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 Lion Lionc Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2021 Lion Lionc has 5 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 Lionc. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #23V452000

Reported June 28, 2023 · Lion Electric Company

Potentially affected: 65 vehicles

Defect description

Lion Electrical Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2021-2025 LionC school buses. 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 R2023-007b.

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.

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.

PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA #22V530000

Reported July 22, 2022 · Lion Electric Company

Potentially affected: 39 vehicles

Defect description

Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lion C school buses. The parking brake may fail if it is not properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

Failure of the parking brake increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reroute the cable and adjust the parking lever, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 16, 2022. Owners may contact Lion Electric'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.

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.

Other Lion Lionc model years

Check your 2021 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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