6
recalls
The Lotus Elise has 6 recalls covering 8,257 vehicles as reported; model year 2011 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2011: 2
Units affected
8,257
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Lotus Elise, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine and engine cooling43
- Engine8
- Power train7
- Electrical system4
- Suspension4
- Unknown or other4
- Visibility4
- Complaints
- 72
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lotus Elise by component
- Engine and engine cooling3 · 6,352 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 78 units
- Power train1 · 1,740 units
- Wheels1 · 87 units
Lotus Elise recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2014 | Lotus Elise, Evora, Exige (2008-2011): Engine and engine coolingNo. 14V280000 | Fire | 860 |
| Feb 5, 2013 | Lotus Elise, Exige (2007-2008): Engine and engine coolingNo. 13V041000 | Fire | 451 |
| Nov 3, 2011 | Lotus Elise (2011): Exterior lightingNo. 11V541000 | Crash risk | 78 |
| Oct 14, 2011 | Lotus Elise, Exige, Exige S (2005-2007): Engine and engine coolingNo. 11V510000 | Fire | 5,041 |
| May 26, 2009 | Lotus Elise, Exige (2009): WheelsNo. 09V179000 | Crash risk | 87 |
| Dec 29, 2005 | Lotus Elise (2005): Power trainNo. 05V571000 | Crash risk | 1,740 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2011 Lotus Elise recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2011 Lotus Elise. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Lotus Elise have?
6 recalls cover the Lotus Elise, for 8,257 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Lotus Elise?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 43 of the 72 safety complaints about the Lotus Elise, then engine (8). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.