2011 Lotus Exige recalls and problems

The 2011 Lotus Exige has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2011 compares

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1 recall

Engine

May 27, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V280000 · 860 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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.

Remedy & notes

Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings on the Elise and Exige vehicles and will replace the oil cooler hose assemblies on the Evora vehicles, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 201401R (Elise/Exige), and 2014/02R (Evora). Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 11V-510 and 13V-041.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2011 vs. other Lotus Exige years

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Questions

Does the 2011 Lotus Exige have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2011 Lotus Exige, the latest from May 27, 2014 (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 2011 Lotus Exige?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Lotus Exige.