Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 Lotus Emira, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Seat belts1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2024 Lotus Emira failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 1,022 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
433 cars built in 2024 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 45 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
8 2024 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2024 Lotus Emira.
| 2024397 31 May 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label doesn't list that there is no spare tire. The label should reference "NONE / AUCUN". Canadi… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2024 Lotus Emira.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lotus told its dealers about the 2024 Lotus Emira: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11009673 | Inspection of transmission driveshaft fitment/security if specific faults are reported. Lotus has received reports from the dealer network of: Loss of drive. Oil leaking from the transmission driveshaft seals. Transmission noise while driving. It has been identified that a potential cause of these issues is as a result of the driveshafts not being fully locked in position into the transmission at the time of vehicle assembly. Start of production for both Emira V6 powertrain (manual and automatic) and Emira 4-cylinder DCT up to 2025 model year VIN SCCLEKAX4RHB12094 inclusive. If an Emira own |
| 11006922 | Important information for a temporary recovery procedure for the Central Powertrain Controller (CPC Module). Updated software was recently released for the CPC module, but because of reported failures to complete the programming successfully when trying to upload the software, which had left some vehicles immobile* and CPC recovery cannot be achieved without performing a CPC RELOAD, therefore this update option has been temporarily disabled. *Because the CPC module in a partially programmed state cannot operate or communicate correctly with the vehicle networks. ACTION It is expected to re-ena |
| 11006920 | New operation required for Emira service schedule sheets. During normal road use, it has been identified that dirt/grease/road debris can accumulate around the WSS (Wheel Speed Sensors) and the magnetic rings located on the rear of the hub units. This accumulation may affect the signal being transmitted to the VDDM (Vehicle Dynamics Domain Master), also known as the ABS module, which can result in the generation of diagnostic trouble codes, activating the illumination of the amber colour MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp). ACTION To ensure continuing customer satisfaction, Lotus will update the |
| 11005743 | Potential cause of dTPMS (direct Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor failure. Lotus has been made aware of that some Emira vehicles have been affected by inaccurate dTPMS tire pressure readings being displayed, or, in some instances, tire pressure readings not being displayed at all. One cause of this issue has been identified as the excessive water-based lubricant being applied to fit the tire valve to the wheel rim at the wheel assembly procedure. The moisture/humidity entering the tire pressure monitoring sensor, causes corrosion and damage to the internal circuits, resulting in commun |
| 11001640 | Fitment of lower spring seat isolator to front damper assemblies to eliminate scraping noise whilst driving. Movement between the contact areas of the front damper spring seats and road springs can cause a scraping noise whilst driving. If this scraping action is occurring, then it will also cause visible witness marks on the spring seat/spring contact area. To prevent this scraping action on customer vehicles, the isolators already fitted to the upper spring seat, can now also be fitted to the base of the front road springs. As a production running change, lower spring seat isolators will als |
| 10254344 | Technical Service Bulletin issued to ensure the correct use of the EmiraDS and the Lotus insight too to prevent vehicle or diagnostic issues. Bulletin contains information that has been prepared in an attempt to resolve recent issues reported to Technical Support and to prepare the global dealers for the release of the additional functions within EmiraDS to support the Emira 2L version. Information contained in the TSB must be followed to ensure optimum performance of the EmiraDS with the Lotus Insight tool. |
| 10254343 | Trouble shooting flow chart to show the process of self-diagnosing tyre pressure monitoring system faults before contacting Emira Support. The descriptions of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), generated if a fault is detected in the TPMS, may identify the general monitoring system or circuit where a fault has been detected, but may not be able determine the specific module, component, or circuit location at fault. Therefore, DTC information can be misinterpreted by the technician resulting in excessive time, or unnecessary replacement of TPMS module components to rectify the TPMS fault. |
| 10251944 | Installation of the latest ECM software for Emira vehicles in the Federal market to ensure that they meet the current CARB compliance requirements. Check and identify any affected Emira vehicles from inventory stock, dealer demonstrators to ensure that this campaign action is performed at the first opportunity. Install the new software part number V6 J1U4 as stated on Service Bulletin 131-24003 |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)