2013 Lotus Evora recalls and problems

The 2013 Lotus Evora has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lotus dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Lotus Evora vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Lotus Evora recalls

Recall 13V-216: Equipment

Reported May 21, 2013 · 28 vehicles affected · Lotus Cars USA, Inc.

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.

2013 Lotus Evora problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine2
Steering1
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Suspension1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 457 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Lotus Evora complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · reported Oct 21, 2022
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 noise.
Electrical System · at 34 miles · reported May 15, 2018
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 condition that in an event if an individual was to merge into a lane and loses complete power as a result, accident will likely to occur due to the fact that the vehicle cannot gain speed or momentum in order to merge. Many owners with the automatic (Ips) variation are experiencing the limp mode and is…
Engine · at 457 miles · reported Jul 11, 2015
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Lotus Evora have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Lotus Evora: 13V-216 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Lotus Evora?

Owners report engine problems most often (2 reports), followed by steering (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 457 miles.

Are Lotus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lotus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.