2013 Lotus Evora Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2013 Lotus Evora, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2013 Lotus Evora
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
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…
Remedy: 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…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Lotus Evora have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 246 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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. Com”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 21, 2022 · Suspension
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 15, 2018 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Lotus Evora. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–20 / 26–28 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Lotus Evora model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lotus Evora model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Lotus Evora | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 Lotus Evora | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 Lotus Evora | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 Lotus Evora | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 Lotus Evora | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 Lotus Evora | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 Lotus Evora | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2013 Lotus Evora
How do I know if my 2013 Lotus Evora has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2013 Lotus Evora; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lotus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V216000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.