Lotus Emira recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Lotus Emira from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Windscreen wipers may not reach high speed

    Reported June 26, 2023Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2023/188732 vehicles affected

    In certain conditions, a fault in the wiper motor logic may prevent the wipers from increasing to stalk position 3 or high speed. The wiper motor assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

  2. A-pillar trim may detach when side airbag deploys

    Reported June 16, 2023Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2023/1671,796 vehicles affected

    The interior A-pillar trim tether may be missing, allowing the trim to detach when the side curtain airbag deploys and potentially injure occupants. Tethers will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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