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2024 Lion Lionc

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Mar 12, 2025
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
5
Latest Jun 20, 2024
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2024 Lion Lionc, most frequently naming the electrical category. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical2100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
24V460000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR

Jun 20, 2024
100 units potentially affected
The defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2023-2024 LionC school buses. The controller area network (CAN) connector for the high-voltage battery number 4 was incorrectly installed, which can allow water to accumulate and cause a lost connection with the battery.
The 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.
The remedy: Lion Electric will reinstall and replace the CAN connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2024. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2024-010.
Lion Electric CompanyManufacturer number R2024-010View on NHTSA.gov
24V377000

PARKING BRAKE

May 29, 2024
43 units potentially affected
The defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LionC school buses. The parking brake may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button.
The risk: A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy: Lion Electric will provide inspection instructions to owners, and replace the parking brake levers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2024-01-009.
Lion Electric CompanyManufacturer number R2024-01-009View on NHTSA.gov
23V710000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Oct 20, 2023
7 units potentially affected
The defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LionC School Buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) pneumatic valve connections and rear wheel speed sensors may be installed incorrectly.
The 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.
The remedy: Lion Electric will correct the brake connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2023-008.
Lion Electric CompanyManufacturer number R2023-008View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed Mar 12, 2025

I was experiencing low voltage inside the School bus , erratic lighting and 2 way radio was cycling on and off due to LOW VOLTAGE. I noticed the smell of smoke inside the school bus, upon further investigation, I opened the hood and noticed smoke rising from the positive electrical "pass Through" 12-volt connector on the driver side. apparently, the connector insulator failed and was shorting to the body and was getting extremely hot and could cause a fire. the connector on the inside of the bus, under the dash, was blackened from the heat. i have a photo of it. I took the bus out of service and notified LION Bus about the problem, they ordered parts and sent a technician out to repair it. I have a video of the smoking connector. This issue could cause a School Bus fire. I will try to send the photos and video. If I cannot send them please reach out with a good e-mail address to send them.

NHTSA ID
11647804
Incident
Feb 27, 2025
Electrical
Filed Feb 13, 2025

Front heater fan smelling of smoke

NHTSA ID
11642408
Incident
Feb 12, 2025

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Lion Lionc by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025040—
2024Viewing250—
2023040—
2022040—
2021050—
2020060—
2019060—
2018060—
2017040—
2016040—
2015020—
2014010—
2013010—
2012010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.