Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V477000 Reported October 1, 2012

Engine oil feed pipe may rupture

Q: What is recall 12V477000?

NHTSA recall 12V477000 was issued by Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. on October 1, 2012. It addresses: Engine oil feed pipe may rupture. The recall affects approximately 80 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. · N/A · 80 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V477000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Lotus Cars Usa, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 1, 2012

Defect Summary

Lotus is recalling certain model year 2011 evora supercharged vehicles manufactured from february 2011 through september 2011, equipped with a three-piece oil feed pipe with a flexible hose section. This engine mounted oil feed pipe, used to supply oil to the engine cylinder head, can rupture.

Safety Consequence

The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed pipe free of charge. the safety recall began on december 10, 2012. owners may contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V477000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V477000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V477000?

NHTSA recall 12V477000 was issued by Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. on October 1, 2012. It addresses: Engine oil feed pipe may rupture. The recall affects approximately 80 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V477000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.