2013 Lotus Evora recalls and problems

The 2013 Lotus Evora has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2013 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 7 Evora model years — the most of any year.

1recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

457median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Equipment

May 21, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V216000 · 28 vehicles

Problem: 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 Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," but the affected vehicles do not a contain temporary exemption label in accordance with 49 CFR 555.9. Additionally, the affected vehicles have the incorrect date of manufacture on the Federal Certification Label.

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

Remedy & notes

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 recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-770-476-6564. Lotus Cars' recall number is 2013/02R.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2013 vs. other Lotus Evora years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2013. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2013 Lotus Evora have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2013 Lotus Evora, the latest from May 21, 2013 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lotus Evora?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (2), electrical system (1), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.