2005 Lotus Elise recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2005 Lotus Elise, covering 6,781 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 11V510000 · Recall details
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-speed manual transmissions, the gear lever may break.
- Risk
- This could result in the inability to change gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the gear levers. The recall began on february 10, 2006. Owners may contact lotus cars USA at 1‑800‑245‑6887.
Recall number 05V571000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Lotus Elise recalls
How do I check if my 2005 Lotus Elise has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2005 Lotus Elise have?
2, covering engine and engine cooling and power train.
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