Vehicle recall 13V041000 · February 5, 2013
Lotus Elise and Exige
The oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Lotus is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from December 1, 2006, through October 31, 2007. 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 replace the oil cooler hose fittings and the entire lateral oil cooler hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 4, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887.
- Notes
- Lotus' number for this recall is 2013/01R.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V041000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 5, 2013
- Filed by
- Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2013/01R
- Owner notification
- March 4, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 451
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings; Engine and engine cooling
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 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Lotus Exige (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
Has your Lotus been repaired?
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