Receptor for the C-terminal sequence motif K-D-E-L that is present on endoplasmic reticulum resident proteins and that mediates their recycling from the Golgi back to the endoplasmic reticulum. Localized in the Golgi in the absence of bound proteins with the sequence motif K-D-E-L. Trafficks back to the endoplasmic reticulum together with cargo proteins containing the sequence motif K-D-E-L. Binds the C-terminal sequence motif K-D-E-L in a hydrophilic cavity between the transmembrane domains. This triggers a conformation change that exposes a Lys-rich patch on the cytosolic surface of the protein (By similarity). This patch mediates recycling from the Golgi to the endoplasmic reticulum, probably via COPI vesicles (By similarity). Belongs to the ERD2 family.