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Lotus Evora

Model years 2010–2020 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 2010, 2011, 2018.

16owner complaints
6recall campaigns
130service bulletins
11model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’10’12’14’16’18’20’10’13’16’19

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year.

0.0%0.7%1.4%’11’17’210.0%0.7%1.4%’11’20’21

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20200070 · 0
20190040 · 0
20181290 · 0
201731100 · 0
20160030 · 0
20150030 · 0
201430120 · 0
201331250 · 0
201220221 · 0
201123200 · 0
2010 Evora20150 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Engine7
  • Suspension6
  • Power train3
  • Steering2
  • Electrical system2
  • Vehicle speed control1
  • Service brakes1
  • Air bags1

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

In New Zealand

25 Evora cars are on the New Zealand register; 64% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2019312
2018211
2017110
2016101
2015312
2013440
2011303
2010807

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the United Kingdom

599 Evora cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20222—
2021114
2020157
20193710
20184026
20173810
20166519
20155033
20143915
20132532
20122727
20117751
201012442
20094931

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

154 Evora cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 84% passed first time, against 60% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
201015484%60%52,300 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaEvoraAll cars, same ages
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.5%17.8%
Suspension3.9%15.5%
Brakes3.2%9.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks2.6%4.5%
Tyres1.3%7.4%
Steering1.3%3.0%
Identification of the vehicle1.3%0.4%
Body, chassis, structure1.3%5.2%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

1,523 new Lotus Evora cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20221Germany1,436239 (WLTP)306
202113Germany, Belgium, Netherlands1,452245 (WLTP)306
202025Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium1,453245 (WLTP)306
201999United Kingdom, France, Germany1,450246 (WLTP)304
2018128United Kingdom, France, Germany1,446240 (WLTP)302
2017114United Kingdom, France, Germany1,464228 (NEDC)298
2016190United Kingdom, France, Germany1,485—292
2015130United Kingdom, France, Italy1,498—247
201480United Kingdom, Belgium, Italy1,500—241
2013123United Kingdom, Belgium, France1,509—253
2012108United Kingdom, France, Belgium1,509—245
2011276United Kingdom, France, Luxembourg1,514—234
2010236United Kingdom, France, Luxembourg1,576——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Evora in 3 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/1761/18 · Injuries23 Nov 2018 · Evora

The cartridge that enables the partial collapse of the steering column in a crash might not work as expected due to an incorrectly tightened screw. This could increase the risk of injuries to vehicle occupants in the event of an accident.

A12/0919/14 · Fire, Injuries20 Jun 2014 · Elise, Exige, 211 and Evora S

The oil cooler pipes may detach from their fittings and deposit oil in the engine compartment and on the road/tyres which can lead to an increased risk of fire and loss of vehicle control.

A12/1003/13 · Fire, Injuries9 Aug 2013 · Evora S

The engine oil cooler hose can rupture resulting in oil loss which may be ejected onto the road surface and /or the rear wheels which could cause a reduction in vehicle control. There may also be a loss of oil into the engine bay area resulting in an increased…

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

6 campaigns cover the Evora.

19V263000 · Structure2 Apr 2019 · 2017, 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."

18V781000 · Steering6 Nov 2018 · 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.

14V280000 · Engine and engine cooling27 May 2014 · 2011

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting.

13V314000 · Engine and engine cooling16 Jul 2013 · 2011

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The engine oil cooler hose may chafe and rupture resulting in oil loss.

13V216000 · Equipment21 May 2013 · 2013

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.

12V477000 · Engine and engine cooling1 Oct 2012 · 2011

Lotus is recalling certain model year 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles manufactured from February 2011 through September 2011, equipped with a three-piece oil feed pipe with a flexible hose section. This engine mounted oil feed pipe, used to supply oil to the engine cylinder head, can rupture.

NHTSA recalls