Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V510000 Reported October 14, 2011

Oil cooler line detachment

Q: What is recall 11V510000?

NHTSA recall 11V510000 was issued by Lotus Cars Limited on October 14, 2011. It addresses: Oil cooler line detachment. The recall affects approximately 5,041 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Lotus Cars Limited · N/A · 5,041 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V510000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Lotus Cars Limited

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

5,041

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 14, 2011

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Lotus Cars Limited dealer and reference recall ID 11V510000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11V510000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V510000?

NHTSA recall 11V510000 was issued by Lotus Cars Limited on October 14, 2011. It addresses: Oil cooler line detachment. The recall affects approximately 5,041 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lotus Cars Limited dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V510000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.