- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.
- The fix
- Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the toe board with a new design to provide the appropriate stiffness, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2019/01R.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Lotus Evora Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2017 Lotus Evora with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the suspension (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2019 for the structure. For comparison, the 2018 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Evora year, for its age
#301 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Lotus Evora problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2017 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 2017 Lotus Evora
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2017 Lotus Evora. The contact stated that there was a clunking sound coming from the rear suspension. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who was certified to work on Lotus vehicles, but not associated with the dealer, and the rear suspension arm was inspected and diagnosed with a fracture in the casting of the suspension. The suspension arm and bushing were replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
For the second time, a Throttle Actuator code forced an engine shutdown while on a busy freeway with only very narrow breakdown lane stranding the car. Attempts to reset the code(s) failed for about 30 minutes whereupon codes reset and have not recurred indicating the code was only transient but very dangerous.
Driving on an interstate highway a MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) illuminated and within less than 5 seconds, the engine went into shutdown mode. I was able to safely clear the highway but on a central lane and heavy traffic it would have been impossible to safely clear the highway and the car would be stranded in the middle of the road. Checking malfunction codes indicated a throttle body malfunction or at least a sensed malfunction as the car showed no problem ahead of shutdown. Second code indicated a "LIMP...
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HOME" mode which quickly progressed to a "SHUT DOWN" mode as indicated by a third code. I believe that I would rather damage equipment rather than shutdown in the middle of the highway and the shutdown mode should be programmed out. Car was towed to Lotus of Dallas dealer for troubleshooting and as of now there is no resolution.
Lotus Evora: every year compared
All Evora yearsQuestions about the 2017 Lotus Evora
Does the 2017 Lotus Evora have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Lotus Evora: structure (April 2019). 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 2017 Lotus Evora?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), suspension (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Lotus Evora had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 22, 2024 and the latest on November 18, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 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 2017 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