Lotus Emira Recall R/2023/167: The Interior A-pillar Trim Tether Has Not Been Fitted Onto Certain Production Vehicles And…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Jun 2023
- Launched
- 1,796
- vehicles in the UK
- 2023/03R
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lotus recalled Emira vehicles built between 31 May 2022 and 10 May 2023. 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. The dealer will fitment of the interior a-pillar trim tethers. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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. Defect: 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. Remedy: Fitment of the interior a-pillar trim tethers.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause injury to the occupiers of the cabin.
The Fix
The dealer will fitment of the interior a-pillar trim tethers.
Are You Affected?
Emira built between 31 May 2022 and 10 May 2023 may be included. Lotus estimates 1,796 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 2023/03R or the DVSA reference R/2023/167. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EmiraOn 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 | Book soon | R/2023/188 |
This is one of 17 Lotus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lotus recall launched before it was R/2019/412 on 20 Feb 2020, for bolts securing the fuel rail to the cyclinder head may fail. The one launched after it was R/2023/188 on 26 Jun 2023, for on affected vehicles under certain conditions the dry wipe logic built into the windscreen…. You can also see every Lotus recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/167, launched 16 June 2023. 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.