2017 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 2017 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%). 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 2017 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% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 69,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Lotus Evora recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure
Problem: 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the toe board with a new design to provide the appropriate stiffness, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2019/01R.
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 contact owns a 2017 Lotus Evora. The contact stated that there was a clunking sound coming from the rear suspension. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who was certified to work on Lotus vehicles, but not associated with the dealer, and the rear suspension arm was inspected and…
For the second time, a Throttle Actuator code forced an engine shutdown while on a busy freeway with only very narrow breakdown lane stranding the car. Attempts to reset the code(s) failed for about 30 minutes whereupon codes reset and have not recurred indicating the code was only transient but…
Driving on an interstate highway a MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) illuminated and within less than 5 seconds, the engine went into shutdown mode. I was able to safely clear the highway but on a central lane and heavy traffic it would have been impossible to safely clear the highway and the car…
Other Lotus Evora years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Evora | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Evora | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 Evora | 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 2017 Lotus Evora?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Lotus Evora?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.