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US recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling: engine
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Wheels: hub
LOTUS IS RECALLING 87 MODEL YEAR 2009 ELISE AND EXIGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 2008 THROUGH MAY 5, 2009. THE REAR HUB FLANGE BOLTS ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE UNDER-TORQUED AND MAY BECOME LOOSE. IF THAT OCCURS, AN INSECURE HUB COULD LEAD TO DEGRADATION IN VEHICLE HANDLING, AND A RUBBING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT ADDRESSED PROMPTLY, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-245-6887.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Engine
2014-05-27 · campaign 2014-191 · 132 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the engine oil cooler lines could fail, causing an oil leak. Oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, which could result in a fire. Oil may also be sprayed onto the tires and/or brakes, which could adversely affect vehicles stability. As well, engine oil spilt on the roadway could endanger other road users by making the roadway unexpectedly slippery. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will repair or replace the engine oil cooler lines. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 2011-390 and 2013-039 for vehicles not included in previous campaigns.
Suspension
2009-05-27 · campaign 2009-151 · 8 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the bolts securing the rear hubs to the suspension may not have been adequately tightened during vehicle assembly. An insecure wheel hub may cause a loss of vehicle control, which could result in a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will verify the tightening torque of the rear hub bolt.
Owner complaints (1)
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Lotus Elise/Exige. Among 4 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 17).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Lotus Elise/Exige version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Elise/Exige 1.8 L Manual 6-spd | 21 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
| Elise/Exige 1.8 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
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