2005–2007 Lotus Elise, 2005–2006 Lotus Exige, 2007 Lotus Exige S Recall: Engine and Engine Cooling
NHTSA campaign 11V510000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Oct 14, 2011 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The 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.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Lotus Elise recalls
- 2008–2011 Lotus Elise and 2 other models — Oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting
- 2007–2008 Lotus Elise and 1 other model — Oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting
- 2011 Lotus Elise — Exterior Lighting
- 2009 Lotus Elise and 1 other model — Wheels
- 2005 Lotus Elise — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6-SPEED MANUAL…
Other campaigns involving Lotus vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 11V510000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.