Lotus Recalls
21 recalls on record · October 2, 1969 to April 2, 2019 · Vehicle Equipment, Vehicles
Recalls by year
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
April 2, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 2017–2018 Structure recall
Hazard: In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.
November 6, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 2018 Steering recall
Hazard: If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
May 27, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 2008–2011 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: 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.
July 16, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: Engine oil may be ejected onto the road or rear wheels which could cause a reduction in vehicle control and potential engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Engine oil sprayed onto a heat source may also lead to a vehicle fire.
May 21, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 2013 Equipment recall
Hazard: An incorrect certification label may prevent the owner from determining recall applicability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
February 5, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 2007–2008 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: A detached oil line 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.
October 1, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.
November 3, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 2011 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE VISUALLY ALERTED TO THE FACT THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE VEHICLES TURN SIGNAL LAMPS IS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
October 14, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 2005–2007 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: A DETACHED OIL LINE 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.
May 26, 2009VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 2009 Wheels recall
Hazard: IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT ADDRESSED PROMPTLY, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH.
December 29, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 2005 Power Train recall
Hazard: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO CHANGE GEARS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
January 5, 2004VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 1997–2003 Equipment recall
Hazard: THE ABSENCE OF THE LABELS COULD CREATE A RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY IF THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS IS NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTOOD. IMPROPER USAGE COULD CAUSE INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN THERE IS A CRASH.
July 25, 2002VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 1991–1992 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
April 18, 2001Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Lotus, Seat Belt Assembly 1997–2001 Air Bags recall
Hazard: IF AN INCORRECT BELT WAS INSTALLED, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT BE CAPABLE OF SECURING A CHILD SEAT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
June 22, 1998VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 1997–1998 Wheels recall
Hazard: THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
November 19, 1997VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 1997 Wheels recall
Hazard: IF THE REAR WHEELS CRACKED AND BROKE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
December 5, 1996VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 1995–1997 Air Bags recall
Hazard: THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS.
May 25, 1979VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 1978–1979 Power Train recall
October 24, 1978VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 1978–1979 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
February 15, 1977VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 1975–1976 Wheels recall
October 2, 1969VehiclesNHTSA
Lotus 1969 Exterior Lighting recall