- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An incorrect certification label may prevent the owner from determining recall applicability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- 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 28, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-770-476-6564. Lotus Cars' recall number is 2013/02R.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Lotus Evora Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2013 Lotus Evora with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the steering (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2013 for the labels. For comparison, the 2012 has 2 and the 2014 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Evora year, for its age
#297 most complained-about 2013 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2013 Lotus Evora problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2013 Lotus Evora recalls 1
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
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2013 Lotus Evora
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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. Component has not been inspected by others. No warning lamps. Suspension started making a clunking noise.
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 and is locked out from driving, thus require the vehicle to be towed. This creates a hazardous condition that in an event if an individual was to merge into a lane and loses complete power as a result, accident will likely to occur due to the fact that the vehicle cannot gain speed or momentum in order to merge. ...
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Many owners with the automatic (ips) variation are experiencing the limp mode and is expressing their frustration on the internet. Lotus is well aware of the issue and is refusing to offer compensation to alleviate or address this issue knowing well enough this is a safety issue. For more details in regards to this, you can simply google: lotus evora wiring harness
Decelerating to a stop, shifting down in gears, shift into first and bring vehicle to a complete stop and notice rpm's drop to zero and engine stalls. Has happened twice in two weeks, car is brand new.
Lotus Evora: every year compared
All Evora yearsQuestions about the 2013 Lotus Evora
Does the 2013 Lotus Evora have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Lotus Evora: labels (May 2013). 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 2013 Lotus Evora?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), steering (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2013 Lotus Evora had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 11, 2015 and the latest on October 21, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2013 Lotus Evora a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2013 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