UK Vehicle Recall Check
Lotus is the British sports-car maker based in Hethel, Norfolk, now Geely-owned and going through a major shift from lightweight petrol sports cars to electric performance with the Eletre and Emeya. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Lotus has run a small but ongoing set of UK safety recalls in recent years, covering selected Elise, Exige and Evora fuel-system, brake-system and electrical items, plus early-production software campaigns on the new Emira and the all-electric Eletre. Lotus repairs every safety recall free of charge through its UK Retailer network — and because Lotuses are typically enthusiast cars that pass through multiple private hands, a quick check is worth running on any used example.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Lotus? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Lotus, including the Elise, Exige, Evora, Evora GT430, Emira, Eletre, Emeya, Esprit, Europa and Elan. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Launch-period software-update campaigns on the all-electric Eletre hyper-SUV, addressed via a free dealer reflash or over-the-air update.
Early-production component-inspection and software campaigns on the new Emira sports car, addressed via a free dealer workshop visit.
Selected fuel-system and electrical campaigns on the long-running aluminium-tub sports cars, addressed via a free dealer inspection.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Lotus safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | EMIRA | On affected vehicles under certain conditions the dry wipe logic built into the windscreen wiper motor can enter a fault state where the system speed cannot be increased to stalk position 3 or high speed. |
| Jun 2023 | EMIRA | The interior a-pillar trim tether has not been fitted onto certain production vehicles and therefore does not conform with the original Type Approval of the vehicle. There is a risk the interior a-pillar trim may become completely detached upon deployment of the side curtain airbag potentially causing injury to the occupiers of the cabin. |
| Feb 2020 | ELISE | BOLTS SECURING THE FUEL RAIL TO THE CYCLINDER HEAD MAY FAIL. |
| Nov 2018 | EVORA | STEERING COLUMN CARTRIDGE SCREW REQUIRES TIGHTENING |
| Sept 2016 | ELISE | REDUCTION OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY |
| Nov 2014 | ELISE | RISK OF FIRE |
| Nov 2014 | EXIGE | RISK OF FIRE |
| Nov 2014 | EVORA | RISK OF FIRE |
| Nov 2014 | 211 | RISK OF FIRE |
| Dec 2013 | EVORA | OIL MAY LEAK |
| Nov 2012 | EVORA | FIRE MAY OCCUR |
| Jun 2009 | ELISE | WHEEL HUB MAY BECOME INSECURE |
| Feb 2006 | EXIGE | GEAR LEVER MAY BREAK |
| Feb 2006 | ELISE | GEAR LEVER MAY BREAK |
| Aug 2002 | ELISE | FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS CONCERN |
| Jul 2002 | EXIGE | ENGINE MANAGEMENT |
| Jul 2002 | 340R | ENGINE MANAGEMENT |
| Jul 2002 | EXIGE | BRAKE PIPE CHAFING |
| Jun 2001 | ELISE | STEERING RACK MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO PREMATURE WEAR AND POSSIBLE TOOTH DAMAGE. |
| Feb 2001 | ELISE | FUEL MAY LEAK WHEN FILLING AND CORNERING |
Every Lotus check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Lotus Elise
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Lotus Elise
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Lotus vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. Older Elise, Exige and Evora models have had a number of small recall campaigns over the years (airbag, fuel-system, electrical), and original recall letters often never reach the current keeper of an enthusiast car. Manufacturers fix safety recalls free of charge regardless of vehicle age.
Yes. The Eletre and Emeya are UK-registered Lotuses and are covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check, including any EV-specific recall campaigns (high-voltage battery, charging system, drive software).
Each Geely-group brand has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Volvo, Polestar or Lynk & Co pages for those vehicles — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
Lotus is part of Geely. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Lotus maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.