2007 Lotus Elise recalls and problems

The 2007 Lotus Elise has 2 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2007 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 4 Elise model years — 3rd most.

2recalls

8complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

34,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Engine

Feb 5, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V041000 · 451 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Engine

Oct 14, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V510000 · 5,041 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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 & notes

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> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine7

Fuel System2

Power Train1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2007 vs. other Lotus Elise years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2007. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2007 Lotus Elise have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2007 Lotus Elise, the latest from Feb 5, 2013 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lotus Elise?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (7), fuel system (2), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.