Lotus Evora

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Lotus Evora (from registration data). 2 variants.

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 4 complaints for the Lotus Evora, most often about suspension, engine, electrical system. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 93% of Lotus Evoras pass their MOT test first time, based on 323 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 3 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Lotus Evora. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  This could increase the risk of injuries to vehicle occupants in the event of an accident.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-11-23

• STEERINGUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

  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.

  Remedy: Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2018/01R.

  NHTSA campaign 18V781000 · reported 06/11/2018

• STRUCTUREUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

  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."

  Remedy: 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.

  NHTSA campaign 19V263000 · reported 02/04/2019

• STRUCTUREUS · NHTSAModel year 2017

  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."

  Remedy: 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.

  NHTSA campaign 19V263000 · reported 02/04/2019

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lotus recalls.