Lotus Evora Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Lotus Evora model year (2011–2022) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Lotus Evora Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 1 complaint
Top issue: SUSPENSION
Problem score: 10
2 recalls · 1 complaint
Top issue: SUSPENSION
Problem score: 7
1 recall · 3 complaints
Top issue: SUSPENSION
Problem score: 6
Best Lotus Evora Years to Buy
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
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Lotus Evora — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 6 | Caution |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | 3 | Good |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 6 | Caution |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Good |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | 10 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Lotus Evora Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2022Recent Evora models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2022 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2016Mid-decade Evora units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2016 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Evora models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Evora should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2011 Lotus Evora if possible. It has 3 recalls, 1 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is SUSPENSION. The overall problem score is 10 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Evora to buy?+
The 2015 Lotus Evora is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Evora has the fewest problems?+
The 2015, 2016, 2019 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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