Lion problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 2 safety complaints with NHTSA about Lion vehicles in our database, and Lion has issued 23 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 23
- Models
- 4
Lion models with the most complaints
- 2 complaints
- 0 complaints
All Lion models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Lionc | 2012–2025 | 2 | 14 | — |
| Lion 360 | 2012–2020 | 0 | 9 | — |
| Lion LION6 | 2020–2025 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Lion LION8 | 2020–2025 | 0 | 3 | — |
Recent Lion recalls
Risk: A lost connection with the battery can lead to a loss of power steering assist and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Incorrectly installed ABS valves and wheel speed sensors can cause a wheel lockup or loss of vehicle control during ABS braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: 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.
Risk: 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.
Risk: 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.
Risk: 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.
Risk: A complete loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: The suspension can separate from the frame, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the parking brake increases the risk of a crash.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology