No complaints are listed for the 2011 Lotus Elise. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as LOTUS ELISE.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2014-05-27. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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. (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
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 r (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2011-11-03. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: LOTUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ELISE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES WERE FITTED WITH TURN SIGNAL MODULES WHICH WERE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE REVISED FRONT HEADLIGHT CONFIGURATION WHICH INCLUD (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
Remedy: LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
22 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 7 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 3 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
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| ENGINE | 1 |
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10209516
Date: 2022-03-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Standard information required and procedures to be followed when reporting ECU & TCU faults. There is often insufficient, or inconsistent information received from dealers when reporting ECU & TCU related faults, this can lead to unacceptable delays in repairing vehicles.
10198785
Date: 2021-06-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
There is often inconsistent or insufficient information received from dealers when reporting ECU and TCU related faults. This bulletin aims to standardise the information when filing a claim to After Sales.
10180671
Date: 2020-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.
10175849
Date: 2020-05-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, EQUIPMENT.
Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCA?A A s) P0101 & P1109. We have had several instances where DTCA?A A s P0101 & P1109 had been set and the car recovered into the dealer, only for them to
10160754
Date: 2019-05-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES, WHEELS.
Compatibility of Yokohama AD07 and V105 tire product ranges for the Elise model range.
10143132
Date: 2016-09-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Recommendation of revision to manual brake bleeding procedure on any Elise models fitted with a brake servo unit. Whilst performing a brake fluid bleeding procedure, it is possible that the brake pedal may not fully return to its released/uppermost position (when being fully actuated as part of the
10058909
Date: 2015-10-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
LOTUS: SOME VEHICLES, UNDER WARRANTY, HAVE ILLUMINATION OF THE ANTI[LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) ACCOMPANIED BY GENERATION OF DIAGNOSTIC CODE C0340, EVEN THOUGH SOME BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES EXHIBITED STICKING PLUNGERS. MODEL ELISE/EVORA, EXIGE S. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
10143129
Date: 2015-10-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Application of silicone grease to brake light switch plunger to improve durability. Several instances of brake light switch renewal under warranty have been reported due to the illumination of the ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) tell tail lamp accompanied with the generation of diagnostic trouble co
10143130
Date: 2015-08-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Retrofitment of the latest level CDL (Central Door Locking) actuator to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the CDL actuator assembly, part number B116M6039F is no longer available. This actuator was fitted into each door of any Toyota powertrain Elise and 4/6 cylinder Exiges from
10143127
Date: 2014-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Clarification of air conditioning compressor ?Running-In? Procedure. Insufficient lubrication will result in compressor failure due to seizure, reducing air conditioning performance and also generate diagnostic trouble codes.