The 2026 Lotus Emira presents an excellent reliability prospect with zero recalls and complaints, but its newness means limited field data.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 151 | 5.3 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | — | — | optional | standard | — | optional | — | standard | standard |
Model year reports
The 2026 Lotus Emira presents an excellent reliability prospect with zero recalls and complaints, but its newness means limited field data.
The 2025 Lotus Emira presents a compelling, albeit niche, used sports car option.
The 2024 Lotus Emira presents a compelling performance package with a clean NHTSA record, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 3 published Emira reports, covering 2024 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Lotus Emira presents an excellent reliability prospect with zero recalls and complaints, but its newness means limited field data.
Published year coverage: 2024, 2025, 2026.
There is no single reliability answer for every Lotus Emira. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 lotus emira presents an excellent reliability prospect with zero recalls and complaints, but its newness means limited field data. and the 2026 lotus emira offers significant performance appeal for its segment. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
3 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Across Carfocal's published Emira guides, recurring problem areas include Clutch Assembly, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Engine Air Filter. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Clutch Assembly, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Engine Air Filter.