LOTUS Recalls

2022 LOTUS 131 / Emira

Due to a defect during assembly, the driver and passenger's seatbelt locking mechanism may engage at the incorrect point. As a result, the seatbelt could engage tightly across the chest and waist and limit movements which may lead to restricted visibility. Additionally, the seatbelt could require increased effort to unbuckle.

2022–2023 LOTUS Type 131 / Emira

Due to a manufacturing defect, the driver and passenger side A-pillar trims may have been fitted incorrectly. As a result, in an event of the side curtain airbags deployment the force from the airbag could cause the A-pillars cover to detach.

2022–2023 LOTUS Type 131 / Emira

Due to a software issue, the windscreen wipers may operate at half the required speed. In the event of heavy rain this may lead to poor visibility for the driver.

2011–2019 LOTUS ELISE

The plastic spacers fitted between the fuel rail and cylinder head may expand and contract, which can cause a reduction in the clamping force of the bolts securing the fuel rail to the cylinder head resulting in the fuel rail vibrating and loosening.

0 LOTUS EVORA

In select vehicles, there is a build issue with the steering column. As a result, the steering column cartridge screw is not to specification.

0 LOTUS Evora S/Elise/Exige Vehicles

Engine oil leaks have occurred from certain oil cooler hoses in a small number of 2ZZ powertrain Elise, Exige and 2-Eleven vehicles and 2GR powertrain Evora vehicles manufactured between June 1, 2004 and July 31, 2011.

0 LOTUS EVORA

Oil may leak from the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) oil pipe.

0 LOTUS Elise, Exige 6 speed

It has been found that there is a risk the Gear Lever may break if subject to high handling force.