Does the 2020 Lion Lionc have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, steering, parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2020 Lion Lionc recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lion dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Lion Lionc?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2020 Lion Lionc recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2020 Lion Lionc. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Lion been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Lion dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2020 Lion Lionc recalls, newest first

June 27, 2023NHTSA 23V448000133 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary: 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.
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.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 30, 2023NHTSA 23V03600014 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump

Summary: 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.
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.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 22, 2022NHTSA 22V53000039 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary: 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."
Consequence: Failure of the parking brake increases the risk of a crash.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 14, 2021NHTSA 21V968000168 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Electric power assist system

Summary: 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.
Consequence: A loss of braking and steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Components: Steering › Electric power assist system; Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 9, 2020NHTSA 20V333000125 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front

Summary: 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.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, a seat belt that is not be properly anchored can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Components: Seat belts › Front; Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 2, 2020NHTSA 20V12300095 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2020 Lion Lionc were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2020 Lion Lionc have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, steering, parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2020 Lion Lionc recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lion dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Lion Lionc?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.