3 recalls across 7 model years
The Lotus Exige has 3 recalls covering the entire 2005-2011 production run, all sharing the same core risk: an oil cooler hose or line that can detach from its fitting and spray oil onto hot engine components, a tire, or the road surface, raising the risk of an engine fire, loss of vehicle stability, or a hazard for other drivers.
The 2008-2011 model years are covered by the most recent filing, where the oil cooler hose can pull free from its fitting and either drench the engine compartment in oil or coat a rear tire, reducing grip and making the car difficult to control. The 2005-2007 model years share essentially the same defect, with the oil cooler line capable of separating from its fitting and producing the same outcomes. Within that earlier range, 2006 models are also addressed by a separate filing that specifically notes oil reaching brake components, which can reduce braking effectiveness alongside the fire and road-surface hazard concerns.
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