Recall campaign05V571000
Recall 05V571000: 2005 Lotus Elise
Power train › Manual transmission
- Report received
- Dec 29, 2005
- Manufacturer
- Group lotus plc
- Potentially affected
- 1,740vehicles
- Model years
- 2005
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-speed manual transmissions, the gear lever may break.
Possible consequence
This could result in the inability to change gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the gear levers. The recall began on february 10, 2006. Owners may contact lotus cars usa at 1-800-245-6887.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2005 Lotus Elise46 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.