NHTSA Service Bulletin 11032594: 2023-2026 Lotus Emira
Official manufacturer communication context for 2023-2026 Lotus Emira, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Fitment of tail lamp link lead harnesses to prevent rear tail lamp failure. Under a specific usage condition* one or both of the rear tail lamps can stop illuminating. *Hazard warning lights have been continuously activated for a prolonged time period with the ignition off and the tailgate closed. Turning the ignition on or opening the tailgate will reactivate the position lights, but the turn indicator fault will remain. Only turning on the engine will reactivate the CEM and correct the turn indicator fault. Link leads fitted between the engine compartment harness and rear lamp connector plugs are now fitted as a production running change to resolve this issue. The actions of this bulletin supersede the contents of Technical Service Bulletin TSB-131-26004 which affected 2024/2025 model year 4-cylinder vehicles only.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 11032594?
Fitment of tail lamp link lead harnesses to prevent rear tail lamp failure. Under a specific usage condition* one or both of the rear tail lamps can stop illuminating. *Hazard warning lights have been continuously activated for a prolonged time period with the ignition off and the tailgate closed. Turning the ignition on or opening the tailgate will reactivate the position lights, but the turn indicator fault will.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
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