Lotus Exige recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Lotus Exige, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- May 27, 2014Fire risk2008–2011 Lotus Elise, 2011 Lotus Evora, 2008–2011 Lotus Exige — Engine and Engine Cooling
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting.
14V280000 · 860 units · Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
- Feb 5, 2013Fire risk2007–2008 Lotus Elise, 2007–2008 Lotus Exige — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
13V041000 · 451 units · Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
- Oct 14, 2011Fire risk2005–2007 Lotus Elise, 2005–2006 Lotus Exige, 2007 Lotus Exige S — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
11V510000 · 5K units · LOTUS CARS LTD
- May 26, 2009Crash risk2009 Lotus Elise, 2009 Lotus Exige — Wheels
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.
09V179000 · 87 units · LOTUS CARS USA, INC.