- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A detached oil hose could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings on the Elise and Exige vehicles and will replace the oil cooler hose assemblies on the Evora vehicles, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 201401R (Elise/Exige), and 2014/02R (Evora). Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 11V-510 and 13V-041.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Lotus Evora Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Lotus Evora with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 2014 for the engine. For comparison, the 2010 has 2 and the 2012 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Evora year, for its age
#343 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Lotus Evora problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2011 Lotus Evora recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Engine oil may be ejected onto the road or rear wheels which could cause a reduction in vehicle control and potential engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Engine oil sprayed onto a heat source may also lead to a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Lotus will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-770-476-6564. Lotus' campaign number is 2013/03R.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.
- The fix
- Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed pipe free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2011 Lotus Evora
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Rear upper control arm failure. A crack develops along a casting line, which then allows the upper bushing to move within the control arm. This bushing is pressed into the control arm, and is not supposed to move. Because the hub was allowed to tilt forward due to the bushing not being held firmly by the control arm, the outer CV boot was allowed to contact the lower spring perch, which then burned a hole in the CV boot, allowing all its grease to escape. This scenario can generate an excessive amount of heat and/or wear in that joint, leading to axle failure.
Lotus Evora: every year compared
All Evora yearsQuestions about the 2011 Lotus Evora
Does the 2011 Lotus Evora have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Lotus Evora: engine (May 2014); hoses / lines / piping / fittings (July 2013); engine and engine cooling (October 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lotus Evora?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Lotus Evora had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 7, 2023 and the latest on May 7, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Lotus Evora a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Lotus Evora year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lotus Evora years have the most complaints?
2013 (3), 2014 (3), 2017 (3). See every Lotus Evora year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Lotus Evora has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data