2007 Lotus Exige S problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (3) · Power Train (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings 2011-10-14 · campaign 11V510000 · 5,041 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2022-03-16 · sb_2022_01_Lotus · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 unacceptable delays in repairing vehicles.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-06-16 · sb_2021_06_DTC · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2020-09-30 · TSB_2020_03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. tsb reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2020-05-19 · sb_2020_01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (dtcâs) p0101 & p1109. we have had several instances where dtcâs p0101 & p1109 had been set and the car recovered into the dealer, only for them to find t
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2013-10-29 · SB-2013-17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
What owners report
2016-01-07 · Power Train · 82,000 mi“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…”
2012-09-19 · Engine · 22,500 mi“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. *tr…”
2012-05-24 · Visibility/Wiper · 12,400 mi“tl* 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. …”
2012-05-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 16,500 mi · 🔥 fire“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 engin…”
2011-12-10 · Power Train · 16,131 mi · 🔥 fire“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 …”
2011-07-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 8,600 mi“i currently have a 2007 lotus exige s. my vehicle has a leak in the driver's side oil cooler. my id on lotustalk.com is [xxx] : i have a thread with pictures located there. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr…”
2010-12-01 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 2,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 lotus exige s. while the vehicle was parked he noticed that the oil lines coming from the oil cooler were very loose. he was fearful that the oil lines would possibly fracture while driving. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing nor was it repaired. the failure and current mileages were 2,000. th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.