Vehicle recall R/2014/066

Lotus Elise recall: Risk of fire

DVSA recall R/2014/066 names the Lotus Elise and 3 other models. It was launched 15 November 2014. It covers vehicles built 23 September 2004 to 21 November 2011.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2014/066
Launched: 15 November 2014
Issued by: LOTUS
Manufacturer reference: 2014/02R
Vehicles: 1,258 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

The oil cooler pipes may detach from their fittings and deposit oil in the engine compartment on the road/tyres which can lead to increased risk of fire and loss of vehicle control. Only the pipes with the smooth bore ferrules are affected.

The fix

Elise Exige and 211: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and repair or replace the oil cooler hoses. Evora: it is proposed that the oil cooler hose assemblies will be replaced with hoses that incorporate the current production released end fittings in accordance with Lotus workshop procedures.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 1,258.
Model	Built
Lotus Elise	23 September 2004 to 17 January 2011
Lotus 211	16 May 2007 to 21 November 2011
Lotus Evora	1 September 2010 to 13 September 2011
Lotus Exige	23 September 2004 to 17 January 2011

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/2016/223 Reduction of braking efficiency 29 September 2016, Lotus Elise
R/2019/412 Bolts securing the fuel rail to the cyclinder head may fail. 20 February 2020, Lotus Elise
R/2009/057 Wheel hub may become insecure 1 June 2009, Lotus Elise
R/2005/186 Gear lever may break 8 February 2006, Lotus Elise
R/2002/066 Front brake caliper bolts concern 5 August 2002, Lotus Elise
R/2001/063 Steering rack may be susceptible to premature wear and possible tooth damage. 16 June 2001, 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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