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2025 Lion Lion8 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2025 Lion Lion8 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Lion8 years?

Lion8 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted1 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Lion8 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2025 Lion Lion8 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V451000Electrical SystemJune 27, 2023 · 170 units

Defect

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.

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.

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.

2025 Lion Lion8 — common questions

Is the 2025 Lion Lion8 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Lion Lion8 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Lion Lion8. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.