Lotus Australia is recalling 114 Lotus Elise sports cars built from 2014 to 2021. A manufacturing defect can cause the low-pressure fuel pump to stop working, which may stall the engine and cause a sudden loss of power while driving.
The repair is free. Owners will be contacted by a Lotus dealer to book it in.
Recall details
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Model | Lotus Elise |
Build years | 2014 to 2021 |
Vehicles affected | 114 |
Fault | Low-pressure fuel pump impeller may deform and hit the pump casing |
Risk | Engine stall and sudden loss of power, increasing crash risk |
Remedy | Free repair at a Lotus dealer |
What owners should do
Check your VIN against the recall on the federal Vehicle Recalls website (vehiclerecalls.gov.au).
Book the repair with a Lotus dealer as soon as possible, even if the car feels normal.
You can contact Simply Sports Cars, the Australian Lotus distributor, on 02 8424 7777 or warranty@lotuscars.com.au.
If you bought the car second-hand and have not been contacted, make sure your registration details are current.
Background
The Elise was sold in Australia from 1996, with 2022 the final model year here. It was last recalled in 2020 for a fuel rail issue. Current models are in the Lotus range. For another recent sports car recall, see the Porsche 911 and 718 recall.
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Lotus Elise (overseas model shown)