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1995 Lotus Esprit Recalls & Complaints

The 1995 Lotus Esprit has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lotus dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Lotus Esprit. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1995 Lotus Esprit owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1995 Lotus Esprit, describing incidents dated July 23, 1998.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #541107 · Filed

    FIRE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AT THE REAR OF FUEL RAIL.

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LOTUS/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #96V244000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice

Reported December 5, 1996 · LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC

Potentially affected: 240 vehicles

Owners notified January 31, 1997 · Vehicles built September 1, 1994 – November 29, 1996 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT SYSTEM WARNING LABELS ARE MISSING FROM THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Safety consequence

THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THEY SO DESIRE, THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS INSTALL THESE LABELS FOR THEM.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JANUARY 31, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887, EXT. 405.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Other Lotus Esprit model years

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