Lotus problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 10 safety complaints with NHTSA about Lotus vehicles in our database, and Lotus has issued 9 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
10
Recalls
9
Models
5

Lotus models with the most complaints

All Lotus models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Lotus Evora2011–201896—
Lotus Emira202410—
Lotus Elise2005–201104—
Lotus Exige2005–201103—
Lotus Exige S200701—

Recent Lotus recalls

  • Recall 19V263000Apr 2, 2019424 vehicles

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V781000Nov 6, 201836 vehicles

    Risk: If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 14V280000May 27, 2014860 vehicles

    Risk: A detached oil hose 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.

  • Recall 13V314000Jul 16, 201380 vehicles

    Risk: Engine oil may be ejected onto the road or rear wheels which could cause a reduction in vehicle control and potential engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Engine oil sprayed onto a heat source may also lead to a vehicle fire.

  • Recall 13V216000May 21, 201328 vehicles

    Risk: An incorrect certification label may prevent the owner from determining recall applicability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 13V041000Feb 5, 2013451 vehicles

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 12V477000Oct 1, 201280 vehicles

    Risk: The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.

  • Recall 11V541000Nov 3, 201178 vehicles

    Risk: The driver will not be visually alerted to the fact that one or more of the vehicles turn signal lamps is not operating correctly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V510000Oct 14, 20115,041 vehicles

    Risk: 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.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology