How many recalls does the 1976 Lotus Elite have?

The 1976 Lotus Elite has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1976 Lotus Elite 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.

1976 Lotus Elite Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1976 Lotus Elite has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 138 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

WHEELS 77V023000 1977-02-15 138 affected

Defect

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, A SUDDEN LOSS OF PRESSURE FROM THE WHEEL/VALVE ASSEMBLY COULD OCCUR DUE TO SPLITTING OF THE VALVE RUBBER.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.

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 1976 Lotus Elite as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.