How many recalls does the 2008 Lotus Exige S have?

The 2008 Lotus Exige S has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Lotus Exige S 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.

What do owners complain about most on the 2008 Lotus Exige S?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2008 Lotus Exige S Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Lotus Exige S. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Radiator cooling fins are metal, but each side has a rectangular plastic tubing that allows water to flow up and down each side of the radiator. At 16,200 miles, the plastic portion of the radiator on the driver side catastrophically failed, resulting in a 6 inch crack in the plastic portion,…”

ENGINE · reported 2015-07-19

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 2008 Lotus Exige S as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.