Lotus Elise recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
6 recalls found for the Lotus Elise in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 72 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lotus Elise | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Lotus Elise | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Lotus Elise | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 2 | 8 |
| 2006 Lotus Elise | 1 | 17 |
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2 | 46 |
Has your Lotus 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.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Lotus dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.
Newest Lotus Elise recalls
- May 27, 201414V280000Engine and engine cooling860 vehiclesLotus Elise, Exige and 1 more model
The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting.
- Feb 5, 201313V041000Engine and engine cooling451 vehiclesLotus Elise and Exige
The oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.
- Nov 3, 201111V541000Exterior lighting78 vehicles2011 Lotus Elise
The incompatible module may, under certain conditions cause all the LED turn signal lamps to flash at an erratic frequency when the hazard warning switch is depressed.
- Oct 14, 201111V510000Engine and engine cooling5,041 vehiclesLotus Elise, Exige and 1 more model
The oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.
- May 26, 200909V179000Wheels87 vehiclesLotus Elise and Exige
The rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles may be under-torqued and may become loose.
- Dec 29, 200505V571000Power train1,740 vehicles2005 Lotus Elise
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-speed manual transmissions, the gear lever may break.