Lotus Emira Recall R/2023/188: On Affected Vehicles Under Certain Conditions The Dry Wipe Logic Built Into The Windscreen…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 26 Jun 2023
- Launched
- 732
- vehicles in the UK
- 2023/02R
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lotus recalled Emira vehicles built between 31 May 2022 and 21 March 2023. 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. The dealer will replace the windscreen wiper motor assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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. Defect: 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. Remedy: Replacement of the windscreen wiper motor assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: 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.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the windscreen wiper motor assembly.
Are You Affected?
Emira built between 31 May 2022 and 21 March 2023 may be included. Lotus estimates 732 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 2023/02R or the DVSA reference R/2023/188. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EmiraThe 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 | Urgent | R/2023/167 |
This is one of 17 Lotus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lotus recall launched before it was R/2023/167 on 16 Jun 2023, for the interior a-pillar trim tether has not been fitted onto certain production vehicles and…. You can also see every Lotus recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/188, launched 26 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.