2013 Lotus Evora Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Evora years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lotus Evora. That is the most of any Evora model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 246 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 | 2 | 67% | 246 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 34 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 34 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 457 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Lotus Evora recalls (1)
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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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Component that failed: rear upper suspension control arm developed a crack where it connects with the rear wheel knuckle. Other Lotus Evoras have reported this failure, across several model years. Component has not been inspected by others. No warning lamps. Suspension started making a clunking…
Ips wiring harness issue - vehicle equipped with the automatic transmission would randomly lose complete power in the middle of driving. Vehicle stuck in this limp mode are unable to go back into gear and is locked out from driving, thus require the vehicle to be towed. This creates a hazardous…
Decelerating to a stop, shifting down in gears, shift into first and bring vehicle to a complete stop and notice rpm's drop to zero and engine stalls. Has happened twice in two weeks, car is brand new.
Other Lotus Evora years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Evora | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Evora | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Evora | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Evora | 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 2013 Lotus Evora?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Lotus Evora?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.