2009 Lotus Elise Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2009 Lotus Elise has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Elise?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2009 Lotus Elise recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Recall 14V280May 27, 2014860 vehicles affected

Wheels:Hub

Recall 09V179May 26, 200987 vehicles affected

Most common 2009 Lotus Elise problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2012-03-17, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
MOMENTARY BRAKE FAILURE YESTERDAY. THIS HAPPENED TO MY WIFE. SHE'S COMMUTED WITH THE CAR TO WORK 3 TIMES A WEEK, 90 MILES ROUND TRIP FOR 7+ MONTHS, LOGGING MANY THOUSANDS OF MILES, AND MUCH MORE THAN I HAVE. ALSO SHE HAS BEEN DRIVING STICK FOR 17 YEARS, AND ROUTINELY DRIVES SPORTS CARS (MINI COOPER S, Z3). 70 MPH (IN 70 ZONE) CRUISING IN #2 LANE REASONABLE FOLLOWING DISTANCE. TRAFFIC AHEAD BEGINS TO SLOW QUICKLY. APPLIED BRAKE. NOTHING. BELIEVE PEDAL DID NOT TRAVEL ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR. CHANGED TO #3 LANE TO AVOID COLLISION WITH CAR IN FRONT. REAPPLIED BRAKE. NOTHING. CHANGED TO #4 LANE. TRIED MOVING FOOT OVER IN CASE WRONG PEDAL WAS BEING PUSHED, AND THROTTLE REVVED CONFIRMING

2009 Lotus Elise questions

Does the 2009 Lotus Elise have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 Lotus Elise: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine; Wheels:Hub. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lotus Elise?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Lotus Elise has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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