Does the 2005 Lotus Elise have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, power train. 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 2005 Lotus Elise recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lotus 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 2005 Lotus Elise?

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

2005 Lotus Elise recalls

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

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

For the 2005 Lotus Elise. 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 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.

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 Lotus dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2005 Lotus Elise recalls, newest first

October 14, 2011NHTSA 11V5100005,041 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Summary: Lotus is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from June 1, 2004, through November 30, 2006. The oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.
Consequence: A detached oil line 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 repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before December 19, 2011. Owners may contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887.
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings; Engine and engine cooling

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 29, 2005NHTSA 05V5710001,740 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Manual transmission

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-speed manual transmissions, the gear lever may break.
Consequence: This could result in the inability to change gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear levers. The recall began on February 10, 2006. Owners may contact lotus cars USA at 1-800-245-6887.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the 2005 Lotus Elise with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling18
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system5
Engine and engine cooling › Engine5
Electrical system4
Engine3

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Questions

Does the 2005 Lotus Elise have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, power train. 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 2005 Lotus Elise recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lotus 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 2005 Lotus Elise?: 46 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.