2007 Lotus Exige S recalls
Reported Oct 14, 2011 · 5,041 vehicles affected · LOTUS CARS LTD
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
2007 Lotus Exige S problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,131 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2007 Lotus Exige S complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 82,000 miles · reported Jan 7, 2016
On november 15, 2015 my 2007 lotus exige s experienced oil cooler line failure. I was taking turn 8 at thunderhill raceway at 95 MPH when the oil cooler transfer hose at the front of the car detached and dumped oil onto my passenger side tires and all along the side of my vehicle. This created an extremely unsafe environment and I could easily have crashed as a result - the fact that I was on a racetrack doing an hpde with no other cars around me helped prevent that (Had I been on the highway, it most certainly would have resulted in an accident). On october 22, 2013, this car was taken to…
Engine · at 22,500 miles · reported Sep 19, 2012
Have a leak around oil cooler. I'm afraid if oil gets on to exhaust it could start a fire or if it gets on the tires cause an accident. The 2005 and 2006 have already been investigated for this problem and a recall has been ordered but apparently does not include my 2007 model.
Visibility/Wiper · at 12,400 miles · reported May 24, 2012
The contact owns a 2007 lotus exige s. The contact was traveling between 35-40 MPH when the defrost fan failed to work properly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 12,400.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 16,500 miles · reported May 2, 2012
The oil line leading to the front oil cooler failed at the engine side, where the hose meets the connector. This caused the oil to leak all over the engine bay and exhaust. This is a known issue with the car and there's already a recall for 05&06 cars, but the same problem exists for 07 cars as well. The oil leak caused a small fire in the engine bay in my car. I was able to put out the fire in time, but had I not had the right equipment, it would have been a total loss. The repair cost for the oil line should be paid for by lotus.
Power Train · at 16,131 miles · reported Dec 10, 2011
I was driving when I noticed some smoke emanating from the rear of the car. When I pulled over, I noticed that the car was smoking from the engine bay, and there was oil dripping down from the under panels. I immediately shut down the car and had it towed to a lotus certified shop, where they discovered that the bolt holding the oil sandwich plate that connects to the front oil cooler broke, allowing the oil to spray out all over the engine bay and under panel. There was approximately two quarts of oil lost, and I was lucky that the oil did not get on the tires as it could have resulted in a…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Lotus Exige S have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Lotus Exige S: 11V-510 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Lotus Exige S?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (3 reports), followed by power train (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,131 miles.
Are Lotus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lotus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.