How many recalls does the 1969 Lotus Elan have?

The 1969 Lotus Elan has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1969 Lotus Elan has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1969 Lotus Elan Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1969 Lotus Elan has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 400 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 69V136000 1969-10-02 400 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT HEADLAMPS MAY NOT MEET THE 24 INCHES ABOVE ROAD SURFACEREQUIREMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAND- ARD NO.108.(CORRECT BY REPLACING FRONT SPRINGS WITH MODIFIED TYPE.)

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1969 Lotus Elan as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.