Lotus Evora Recall R/2013/086: Oil May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Dec 2013
- Launched
- 187
- vehicles in the UK
- 2013/03R
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lotus recalled Evora vehicles built between 1 September 2010 and 13 September 2011. An oil cooler pipe may have insufficient room to move freely. The dealer will replace the oil cooler pipes with a modified oil cooler pipe kit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An oil cooler pipe may have insufficient room to move freely. As a result the pipe will abrade. If the concern remains unnoticed oil can leak in the engine bay with an increased risk of fire. Additionally oil can leak onto the road and cause a loss of control to the subject vehicle and other road users. If the driver does not heed the low oil pressure warnings then engine damage could occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OIL MAY LEAK Defect: An oil cooler pipe may have insufficient room to move freely. As a result the pipe will abrade. If the concern remains unnoticed oil can leak in the engine bay with an increased risk of fire. Additionally oil can leak onto the road and cause a loss of control to the subject vehicle and other road users. If the driver does not heed the low oil pressure warnings then engine damage could occur. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the oil cooler pipes with a modified oil cooler pipe kit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: oil may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the oil cooler pipes with a modified oil cooler pipe kit.
Are You Affected?
Evora built between 1 September 2010 and 13 September 2011 may be included. Lotus estimates 187 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 2013/03R or the DVSA reference R/2013/086. 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 | |
| EvoraFire may occur | Urgent | R/2012/120 | |
| 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/2012/120 on 12 Nov 2012, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2014/066 on 15 Nov 2014, for risk of fire. You can also see every Lotus recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/086, launched 17 December 2013. 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.