2012 Lotus Evora Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Evora years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Lotus Evora. That ranks 4th out of 7 Evora model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Lotus Evora problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Lotus Evora recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Lotus Evora.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The rear upper control arm or wishbone developed a crack. The spherical joint in the wishbone started to slide forward and back under braking and acceleration. In my case, it was caught quickly and before there was an accident. However, this wishbone is one leg of a tripod that attaches the wheel…
I was coming to a stop, applying the brakes and shifted the car into neutral, the car just shut off. The brakes became rock hard i had to use both feet to slow the car steering locked and i rear ended the car i front of me at 2-3 mph. The car was damaged the car was checked by the dealership i was…
Other Lotus Evora years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Evora | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Evora | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Evora | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 Evora | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Evora | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 Evora | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lotus Evora?
Owners most often report engine, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Lotus Evora?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Lotus Evora a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Evora model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.