2001 Lotus Esprit Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Lotus Esprit. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 Lotus Esprit
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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Labels (equipment)
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no, 208, "occupant crash protection." certain air bag warning labels are required on both sun visors and the above vehicles failed to have the required labels affixed to the driver's side sun visor.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2004. Owners should contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2001 Lotus Esprit. 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 2001 Lotus Esprit (Esprit V8). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15 / 27 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
Compare Lotus Esprit model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lotus Esprit model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 Lotus Esprit | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 Lotus Esprit | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Lotus Esprit | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Lotus Esprit | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Lotus Esprit | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Lotus Esprit | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Lotus Esprit | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Lotus Esprit | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2001 Lotus Esprit
How do I know if my 2001 Lotus Esprit 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 2001 Lotus Esprit; 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 04V001000).
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.
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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.