Vehicle safety record

2012 Lotus Evora Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Lotus Evora with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2011 has 1 and the 2013 has 3.

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NHTSA data checked 21 hours ago

65/100Safety Index

BFewer problems than a typical Evora year, for its age

#303 most complained-about 2012 vehicle

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 1
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 2012 Lotus Evora problems

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No recalls for the 2012 Lotus Evora

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Lotus Evora. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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2 complaints about the 2012 Lotus Evora

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Suspension

The rear upper control arm or wishbone developed a crack. The spherical joint in the wishbone started to slide forward and back under braking and acceleration. In my case, it was caught quickly and before there was an accident. However, this wishbone is one leg of a tripod that attaches the wheel to the car. If the crack were to develop into a break, it could cause a catastrophic failure leading to injury or death. Essentially, a rear wheel could fall off. The problem is clearly a pattern failure in these forged...

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aluminum parts. Some have failed with relatively few miles on them. The failures have been confirmed through discussion on on-line forums Lotus Talk and The Lotus Forum. Evidently, the failed parts have been inspected by Lotus. There is a TSB out on the problem: From S.O.P, NA auto from MY12, see TSB 2011/19 - S/Charged (man & auto). No warning lamps related to this failure. Many owners have heard a clunk. I did not hear anything. I disco verde the failure during a routine inspection.

SteeringTransmission & drivetrainBrakesEngine & coolingCrash

I was coming to a stop, applying the brakes and shifted the car into neutral, the car just shut off. The brakes became rock hard I had to use both feet to slow the car steering locked and I rear ended the car I front of me at 2-3 mph. The car was damaged the car was checked by the dealership I was told that there was nothing wrong with the car. The condition occurred again at nearly a complete stop and a third time with my wife in the car. Fortunately there was no contact with another cars. I brought the car to the...

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dealer and they reflashed the software. There have been no subsequent incidents since the software upgrade. One the lotustalk blog numerous lotus evora owners have experienced this condition. So it appears this is prevalent there are only 1000 of these cars in the usa . I think all owners should be contacted and updated as to this possible condition. *Tr

Lotus Evora: every year compared

2010 2011 22012 2013 2014 2017 2018

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Top problem	Grade
2014	3	0	0	Engine & cooling	B
2013	3	1	0	Engine & cooling	C
2012	2	0	1	Brakes	B
2011	1	3	0	Suspension	D
2010	2	0	0	Airbags	A

All Evora years

Questions about the 2012 Lotus Evora

Does the 2012 Lotus Evora have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Lotus Evora right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lotus Evora?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), engine & cooling (1), steering (1).

How many complaints has the 2012 Lotus Evora had?

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 15, 2013 and the latest on February 21, 2022. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2012 Lotus Evora a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer 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 2012 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 21 hours ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data