Vehicle recall 09V179000 · May 26, 2009
Lotus Elise and Exige
The rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles may be under-torqued and may become loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Lotus is recalling 87 model year 2009 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from June 20, 2008 through may 5, 2009. The rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles may be under-torqued and may become loose. If that occurs, an insecure hub could lead to degradation in vehicle handling, and a rubbing noise from the rear of the vehicle.
- Consequence
- If the problem is not addressed promptly, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Lotus will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2009. Owners may contact lotus toll-free at 1-800-245-6887.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V179000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 26, 2009
- Filed by
- LOTUS CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 30, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 87
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Hub
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lotus Elise (2009): 2009
- Lotus Exige (2009): 2009
Has your Lotus been repaired?
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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.