2005 LOTUS EXIGE

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 8 TSBs

11V510000 Oct 14, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
LOTUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELISE AND EXIGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2006. THE OIL COOLER LINE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS FITTING.
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.
Remedy
LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY 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.
5,041 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LOTUS CARS LTD

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 LOTUS EXIGE

8 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
033210 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
sb_2022_01_Lotus Mar 16, 2022
100000 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 unacceptab
sb_2021_06_DTC Jun 16, 2021
060000 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.
TSB_2020_03 Sep 30, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.
TSB_2020_03 Sep 30, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.
sb_2020_01 May 19, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCa??s) P0101 & P1109. We have had several instances where DTCa??s P0101 & P1109 had been set an
sb_2020_01 May 19, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCa??s) P0101 & P1109. We have had several instances where DTCa??s P0101 & P1109 had been set an
SB-2013-17 Oct 29, 2013
033210 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
LOTUS: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE INSPECTION OF ALL BRAKE PIPE/HOSE, ON SOME VEHICLES, BASED ON SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND THE POSITIONING OF PIPE/HOSE. MODELS ELISE, EXIGE, EVORA, EUROPA. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
No comms 2023-07 Jul 10, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for July 2023 for Lotus Cars Limited.

LOTUS EXIGE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LOTUS EXIGE across all model years (2005, 2011).

9 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LOTUS EXIGE - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2011 1 0 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 2 0 View
2008 2 0 View
2007 1 0 View
2006 1 1 View
2005 (current) 1 0

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ECLAT 2 0 View
EXIGE S 2 9 View
EUROPA 1 0 View