NHTSA Recall 14V280000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 860 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Lotus Elise.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V280000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2014/01R, 2014/02R |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | May 27, 2014 |
| Owner notification | September 30, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A detached oil hose could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 201401R (Elise/Exige), and 2014/02R (Evora). Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 11V-510 and 13V-041.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V280000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lotus Elise | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Lotus Evora | 2011 |
| Lotus Exige | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.