Lotus Evora Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Lotus Evora have?

The Lotus Evora has 6 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 2011 through 2018. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my Evora under recall?

Whether your specific Evora is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled Evora year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 2011 Lotus Evora has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 3 campaigns. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

6 recall campaigns on record across 4 model years of the Lotus Evora. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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Recall Campaigns

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

4 affected model years4 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2011

Affected Model Years

20181R 20171R · 1C 20131R · 6C 20113R · 1C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Engine3 campaigns (50%)

Other2 campaigns (33%)

Steering1 campaign (17%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Lotus Evora

SUSPENSION

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN

STEERING

SERVICE BRAKES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUSPENSION:REAR

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

All Lotus Evora Recall Campaigns

#14V2800002011 Lotus EvoraEngine

Issued: Invalid Date

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting.

Risk: A detached oil hose could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings on the Elise and Exige vehicles and will replace the oil cooler hose assemblies on the Evora vehicles, free of charge. …

#12V4770002011 Lotus EvoraEngine

Issued: Jan 10, 2012

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

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

Remedy: 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.

#13V3140002011 Lotus EvoraEngine

Issued: Invalid Date

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The engine oil cooler hose may chafe and rupture resulting in oil loss.

Risk: Engine oil may be ejected onto the road or rear wheels which could cause a reduction in vehicle control and potential engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Engine oil sprayed onto a heat so…

Remedy: Lotus will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-770-476-6564. Lotus' campaign number is 2013/03R.

#13V2160002013 Lotus EvoraOther

Issued: Invalid Date

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Lotus Cars is recalling certain model year 2013 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2012 through November 2012. These vehicles have been granted a temporary exemption from the requirement to conform to the latest passenger side advanced air bag requirements covered by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

Risk: An incorrect certification label may prevent the owner from determining recall applicability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Lotus Cars will notify the owners instructing them to take their vehicle to a Lotus dealer. The federal compliance label will be replaced and an exemption label will be applied, free of charge. The …

#19V2630002017 Lotus EvoraOther

Issued: Feb 4, 2019

STRUCTURE

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Evora vehicles. The toe board in the passenger footwell lacks stiffness, allowing the knee of an unbelted occupant to contact the rigid structure of the vehicle, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the req…

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the toe board with a new design to provide the appropriate stiffness, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Lotus custome…

#18V7810002018 Lotus EvoraSteering

Issued: Jun 11, 2018

STEERING

Lotus Cars Limited (Lotus) is recalling certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles. Due to an assembly error, in the event of a frontal collision, the steering column may not properly collapse to absorb some of the impact energy.

Risk: If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotu…

Recalls by Component

3Engine Recalls

#14V280000MY 2011

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured S…

#12V477000MY 2011

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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 flex…

#13V314000MY 2011

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. Th…

1Steering Recalls

#18V781000MY 2018

STEERING

Lotus Cars Limited (Lotus) is recalling certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles. Due to an assembly error, in the event of a frontal collision, the steering column may not properly coll…

Lotus Evora Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Lotus Evora have?

The Lotus Evora has 6 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2011 through 2018.

Is my Evora under recall?

Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.

What is the most recalled Evora year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Lotus Evora has the highest recall campaign count (3 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.

Does a Evora recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?

Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Who pays for recall repairs on a Evora?

The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

Check Your Specific Lotus Evora for Open Recalls

Model-level recall data tells you what campaigns exist. A VIN-specific check tells you exactly which ones apply to your vehicle — based on production date, serial number, and configuration.

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