Lotus Esprit 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 Esprit in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 3 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lotus Esprit | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Lotus Esprit | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Lotus Esprit | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Lotus Esprit | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Lotus Esprit | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 Lotus Esprit | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 Lotus Esprit | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Lotus Esprit | 1 | 0 |
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Newest Lotus Esprit recalls
- Jan 5, 200404V001000Equipment660 vehicles1997-2003 Lotus Esprit
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no, 208, "occupant crash protection." certain air bag warning labels are required…
- Apr 18, 200101E016000Air bags520 vehicles1997-2001 Lotus Esprit
Equipment description: model year 1997 through 2001 lotus esprit vehicles built between September 1, 1995, and March 31, 2001.
- Jun 22, 199898V135000Wheels160 vehicles1997-1998 Lotus Esprit
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
- Nov 19, 199797V202000Wheels11 vehicles1997 Lotus Esprit
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
- Dec 5, 199696V244000Air bags240 vehicles1995, 1997 Lotus Esprit
Air bag and seat belt system warning labels are missing from the sun visor.
- Oct 24, 197878V238000Fuel system, gasoline146 vehicles1978-1979 Lotus Esprit
The involved vehicles are equipped with a tube which is used to connect a filter component in the fuel system.