2007–2008 Lotus Elise, 2007–2008 Lotus Exige Recall: Oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting
NHTSA campaign 13V041000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Feb 5, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Lotus Elise recalls
- 2008–2011 Lotus Elise and 2 other models — Oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting
- 2011 Lotus Elise — Exterior Lighting
- 2005–2007 Lotus Elise and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 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 13V041000 (manufacturer number 2013/01R). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.