Lotus Elise Recall R/2009/057: Wheel Hub May Become Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 1 Jun 2009
- Launched
- 288
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/057
- DVSA reference
Lotus recalled Elise vehicles built between 1 January 2009 and 22 May 2009. The bolts securing the rear wheel hubs to the suspension may not have been correctly tightened. The dealer will check bolts for correct torque and if necessary remove and re-install bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts securing the rear wheel hubs to the suspension may not have been correctly tightened.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WHEEL HUB MAY BECOME INSECURE Defect: The bolts securing the rear wheel hubs to the suspension may not have been correctly tightened. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check bolts for correct torque and if necessary remove and re-install bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: wheel hub may become insecure.
The Fix
The dealer will check bolts for correct torque and if necessary remove and re-install bolts.
Are You Affected?
Elise built between 1 January 2009 and 22 May 2009 may be included. Lotus estimates 288 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Lotus, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Lotus.
- Book with any franchised Lotus dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2009/057. See how to get a Lotus recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EliseBolts securing the fuel rail to the cyclinder head may fail | Urgent | R/2019/412 | |
| EliseReduction of braking efficiency | Urgent | R/2016/223 | |
| 211, Elise, Evora, ExigeRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2014/066 | |
| Elise, ExigeGear lever may break | Low | R/2005/186 | |
| EliseFront brake caliper bolts concern | Urgent | R/2002/066 |
This is one of 17 Lotus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lotus recall launched before it was R/2005/186 on 8 Feb 2006, for gear lever may break. The one launched after it was R/2012/120 on 12 Nov 2012, for fire may occur. You can also see every Lotus recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/057, launched 1 June 2009. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.