How many recalls does the 1992 Lotus Elan have?

The 1992 Lotus Elan has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1992 Lotus Elan has an open recall?

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1992 Lotus Elan Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1992 Lotus Elan has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 546 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 02V199000 2002-07-25 546 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANKS CAN LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 26, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887.

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 1992 Lotus Elan as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.