Lotus Elise Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Lotus Elise have?

The Lotus Elise has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 2011 through 2011. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my Elise under recall?

Whether your specific Elise is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled Elise year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 2011 Lotus Elise has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 2 campaigns. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

2 recall campaigns on record across 1 model year of the Lotus Elise. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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Recall Campaigns

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

1 affected model years1 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2011

Affected Model Years

20112R

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Engine1 campaign (50%)

Visibility/Lighting1 campaign (50%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Lotus Elise

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SUSPENSION:REAR

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Based on 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

All Lotus Elise Recall Campaigns

#14V2800002011 Lotus EliseEngine

Issued: Invalid Date

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting.

Risk: A detached oil hose could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings on the Elise and Exige vehicles and will replace the oil cooler hose assemblies on the Evora vehicles, free of charge. …

#11V5410002011 Lotus EliseVisibility/Lighting

Issued: Mar 11, 2011

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

LOTUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ELISE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES WERE FITTED WITH TURN …

Risk: THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE VISUALLY ALERTED TO THE FACT THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE VEHICLES TURN SIGNAL LAMPS IS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245…

Recalls by Component

1Engine Recalls

#14V280000MY 2011

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured S…

Lotus Elise Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Lotus Elise have?

The Lotus Elise has 2 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2011 through 2011.

Is my Elise under recall?

Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.

What is the most recalled Elise year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Lotus Elise has the highest recall campaign count (2 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.

Does a Elise recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?

Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Who pays for recall repairs on a Elise?

The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

Check Your Specific Lotus Elise for Open Recalls

Model-level recall data tells you what campaigns exist. A VIN-specific check tells you exactly which ones apply to your vehicle — based on production date, serial number, and configuration.

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