Lotus Recalls & Complaints by Model
NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls and 117 owner complaints across 11 Lotus models, filed by Lotus Cars Limited. Pick a model, then a year.
20
safety recalls
117
owner complaints
11
models in NHTSA data
Most-complained-about Lotus models
All Lotus models
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclat | 1975–1976 | 1 | 0 |
| Elan | 1969–1994 | 2 | 14 |
| Elise | 2005–2011 | 6 | 72 |
| Elite | 1975–1979 | 2 | 0 |
| Emira | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Esprit | 1978–2003 | 5 | 3 |
| Europa | 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| Evora | 2010–2018 | 6 | 16 |
| Exige | 2005–2011 | 4 | 1 |
| Exige S | 2007–2008 | 1 | 8 |
| Exize | 2006 | 0 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.