Lotus Evora Recall R/2012/120: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Nov 2012
- Launched
- 173
- vehicles in the UK
- 2012/03R
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lotus recalled Evora vehicles built between 2 September 2010 and 13 December 2011. Under extreme circumstances the rubber hose section of the VVT oil pipe can leak. The dealer will replace the oil feed pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under extreme circumstances the rubber hose section of the VVT oil pipe can leak. A failure of the VVT oil feed pipe may result in oil being deposited onto the engine as well as the exhaust system. This could cause potential engine failure and a potential risk of fire because of the presence of flammable vapour which could result in a crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: It has been determined that under extreme circumstances the rubber hose section of the VVT oil pipe can leak. A failure of the VVT oil feed pipe may result in oil being deposited onto the engine as well as the exhaust system. This could cause potential engine failure and a potential risk of fire because of the presence of flammable vapour which could result in a crash. Remedy: The oil feed pipe will be replaced
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in oil being deposited onto the engine as well as the exhaust system.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the oil feed pipe.
Are You Affected?
Evora built between 2 September 2010 and 13 December 2011 may be included. Lotus estimates 173 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 campaign code 2012/03R or the DVSA reference R/2012/120. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EvoraSteering column cartridge screw requires tightening | Urgent | R/2018/310 | |
| 211, Elise, Evora, ExigeRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2014/066 | |
| EvoraOil may leak | Urgent | R/2013/086 | |
| 340R, ExigeEngine management | Urgent | R/2002/074 | |
| ElisePossibility of fuel leakage | Urgent | R/1999/074 |
This is one of 17 Lotus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lotus recall launched before it was R/2009/057 on 1 Jun 2009, for wheel hub may become insecure. The one launched after it was R/2013/086 on 17 Dec 2013, for oil may leak. You can also see every Lotus recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/120, launched 12 November 2012. 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.