2018 Lion LioncProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Lion Lionc. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-968 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 14, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Lion Lionc has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2018 Lion Lionc recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

98%repaired · 2024 Q2

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 21V-968 · Dec 14, 2021 · 168 vehicles · 165 repaired

Risk. A loss of braking and steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2021 Q2

Seat belts

Recall 20V-697 · Nov 12, 2020 · 8 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. If the shoulder belt and ground anchors detach during a crash, their would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2021 Q2

Seat belts: front

Recall 20V-333 · Jun 9, 2020 · 125 vehicles · 125 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, a seat belt that is not be properly anchored can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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100%repaired · 2020 Q1

Hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 20V-028 · Jan 21, 2020 · 37 vehicles · 37 repaired

Risk. The loss of power steering and power braking increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2019 Q2

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 19V-640 · Aug 30, 2019 · 9 vehicles · 9 repaired

Risk. Loose connectors in the auxiliary pump may result in a loss of braking ability should the main hydraulic pump unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lion.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other Lionc year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lionc median. How we score

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