2010 Lotus Elise Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2010 Lotus Elise. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2010 Lotus Elise
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
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.
Remedy: 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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2010 Lotus Elise. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2010 Lotus Elise/Exige. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–21 / 26–27 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
Compare Lotus Elise model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lotus Elise model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2 | 46 |
| 2006 Lotus Elise | 1 | 17 |
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 2 | 8 |
| 2008 Lotus Elise | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Lotus Elise | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Lotus Elise | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2010 Lotus Elise
How do I know if my 2010 Lotus Elise has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2010 Lotus Elise; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lotus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V280000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lotus models
- Evora16 complaints
- Elan14 complaints
- Exige S8 complaints
- Esprit3 complaints
- Exize2 complaints
- Emira1 complaints
- Exige1 complaints
- Eclat0 complaints
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.