Vehicle recall R/2001/014

Lotus Elise recall: Fuel may leak when filling and cornering

DVSA recall R/2001/014 names the Lotus Elise and Lotus Exige. It was launched 9 February 2001. It covers vehicles built 1 October 1999 to 31 January 2001.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2001/014
Launched: 9 February 2001
Issued by: LOTUS
Manufacturer reference: 2001/2R
Vehicles: DVSA lists 1,509 on each model line

What can go wrong

The hose connecting a spigot on the filler neck to the fuel tank top surface has been found to be of an incorrect material specification. The suspect hoses have a reduced resistance to tearing and rupturing forces exacerbated by careless or incorrect fitting.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel filler breather hose with modified type.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 1,509. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Lotus Elise	1 October 1999 to 31 January 2001	1,509
Lotus Exige	1 October 1999 to 31 January 2001	1,509

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2001/063 Steering rack may be susceptible to premature wear and possible tooth damage. 16 June 2001, Lotus Elise
R/1999/074 Possibility of fuel leakage 4 September 1999, Lotus Elise
R/2002/066 Front brake caliper bolts concern 5 August 2002, Lotus Elise
R/1998/050 Rear suspension toe link bolt may become loose 17 June 1998, Lotus Elise
R/2005/186 Gear lever may break 8 February 2006, Lotus Elise
R/2009/057 Wheel hub may become insecure 1 June 2009, Lotus Elise

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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