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2007 Lotus Exige Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2007 Lotus Exige has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lotus dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Lotus Exige. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #13V041000

Reported February 5, 2013 · Lotus Cars USA, Inc.

Potentially affected: 451 vehicles

Defect description

Lotus is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from December 1, 2006, through October 31, 2007. The oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings and the entire lateral oil cooler hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 4, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887.

Notes

Lotus' number for this recall is 2013/01R.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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