4
recalls
The Lotus Exige has 4 recalls covering 6,439 vehicles as reported; model year 2009 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2009: 2
Units affected
6,439
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.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lotus Exige by component
- Engine and engine cooling3 · 6,352 units
- Wheels1 · 87 units
Lotus Exige 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 |
| 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 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2011 Lotus Exige recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2011 Lotus Exige. 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 Exige have?
4 recalls cover the Lotus Exige, for 6,439 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Lotus Exige?
Visibility: named in 1 of the 1 safety complaints about the Lotus Exige. 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.