Lotusproblems & recalls
Lotus vehicles have drawn 138 consumer complaints and 29 recall campaigns across 11models in NHTSA's files, led by the Elise and the Evora.
138
NHTSA complaints
29
Recall campaigns
11
Models tracked
Elise
Most complained
Which Lotus models have the most problems?
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Worst year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elise | 83 | 6 | ||
| Evora | 22 | 6 | ||
| Elan | 17 | 2 | ||
| Exige S | 9 | 1 | ||
| Esprit | 3 | 6 | ||
| Exize | 2 | 0 | ||
| Emira | 1 | 0 | ||
| Exige | 1 | 4 | ||
| Eclat | 0 | 1 | ||
| Elite | 0 | 2 | ||
| Europa | 0 | 1 |
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.