2024 Lotus Emira Lemon Law Case Study: Cash and Keep Settlement in Nevada

2024 Lotus Emira Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: April 1-June 30, 2025

• Navigation system glitch.

Visit 2: August 20-October 20, 2025

• Engine won't start, replaced battery with brand new battery and performed function test.

Visit 3: November 12, 2025

• The owner reported multiple warning lights coming on and flashing, possibly related to the tire sensor lights.
• A scan was performed, and passive faults were found, but the check engine light was not on.
• The technician pumped air into all four tires, adjusted them to the proper specifications and then took the vehicle on a road test. Everything was working properly.
• The owner reported issues with the center console controls (navigation, radio, etc.) being inoperative.
• After confirming the concern, further diagnosis revealed a fault with the center console switch module (CCSM).
• The technician found that the power and ground were correct, but the issue was with the communication between the CCSM and the IHU.
• A new CCSM was ordered, replaced, and function tested, with all buttons and the module now working properly.
• A road test was performed, and everything was OK.

Visit 4: November 12-December 4, 2025

• Vehicle lost power and on limp mode.

Visit 5: December 4, 2025

• The vehicle was reported to have power loss (limp mode) while driving on the freeway.
• The concern could not be duplicated after multiple tests, including scanning for trouble codes, testing the vehicle throughout the day, and performing a cold start in the morning.
• No issues were found with the powertrain system.
• A road test was conducted with the service manager, but the concern did not recur.
• As a precaution, adaptive values were reset.
• A full diagnosis and test drive with a Lotus representative were performed, and no issues were found.
• A software update was applied to the dynamics system, and the vehicle was retested and test-driven, with everything functioning as designed.

Visit 6: January 6-February 2, 2026

• The owner reported that the climate control buttons on their vehicle were not working.
• The technician confirmed that the AC control panel was not operating.
• After removing the necessary components to access the panel, the technician discovered some pinched wires, which were repaired.
• A new control panel was installed, and after performing a function test, the vehicle was confirmed to be working properly.
• The owner reported an issue with the taillight indicator.
• The technician scanned the vehicle and found a fault related to a bulletin for the taillights.
• The rear wheel liner was removed, and a new wiring was installed for both taillights.
• After clearing the faults and rescanning the vehicle, the technician performed a function test, and the vehicle was confirmed to be working as designed.

$30,000 Cash and Keep Secured

Key Case Facts

• Vehicle: 2024 Lotus Emira
• Purchased in: Nevada
• Status at purchase: New
• Mileage at first repair: 493 miles
• Systems involved: Engine, Transmission, Electrical, Body/Trim, HVAC
• Repair attempts: 6 visits
• Days out of service: 206 days
• Manufacturer: Lotus
• Settlement type: Cash and Keep
• Settlement amount: $30,000 (Cash and Keep)

Attorney on Record

Steven Nassi, Esq.

Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C.

Licensed attorney whose practice is limited to lemon law. Steven leads the Easy Lemon legal team and has overseen thousands of successful lemon law claims against major manufacturers including Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and more.

2024 Lotus Emira Lemon Law Questions in Nevada