How many recalls does the 1979 Lotus Elite have?

The 1979 Lotus Elite has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1979 Lotus Elite has an open recall?

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1979 Lotus Elite Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1979 Lotus Elite has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 9 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 79V127000 1979-05-25 9 affected

Defect

THE SPIRAL RETAINING PIN IN THE GEAR SELECTOR QUADRANT MAY MOVE FROM ITS NORMAL POSITION SO THAT VEHICLE COULD REMAIN IN GEAR WHEN SELECTOR LEVER IS MOVED INTO THE "PARK" POSITION.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REFIT RETAINING PIN TO PRECLUDE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR MOVING OUT OF PLACE.

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 1979 Lotus Elite as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.