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Lotus Evora recalls and complaints by year

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Lotus Evora, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 7
Total Complaints 22
Years Covered 2010–2018

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Lotus Evora, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Engine and cooling

3 campaigns · Years: 2011

These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.

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Equipment and labeling

1 campaign · Years: 2013

These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.

Official notices (evidence):

Steering and suspension

1 campaign · Years: 2018

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

Official notices (evidence):

Structure

1 campaign · Years: 2017–2018

These campaigns relate to structural components such as frame/body parts that can affect crash protection or integrity.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Lotus Evora in NHTSA complaint data are Engine, Suspension, Power train.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2018 2 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension.
2017 1 4 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Suspension:rear.
2014 0 3 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Suspension.
2013 1 6 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Steering, Electrical system.
2012 0 5 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Power train, Service brakes.
2011 3 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension.
2010 0 2 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Engine and engine cooling , Structure and Steering

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2018

  • Steering: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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.
  • Structure: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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 re

2017

  • Structure: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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 re

2013

  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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 Safe

2011

  • Engine and engine cooling: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    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.
  • Engine and engine cooling: Hoses/lines/piping/fittings: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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.
  • Engine and engine cooling: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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.

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