NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Lotus Evora Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 Lotus Evora has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lotus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Lotus Evora. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2011 Lotus Evora owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Lotus Evora, describing incidents dated May 7, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11520835 · Filed
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…
Oil Cooler Line Detachment
NHTSA #14V280000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported May 27, 2014 · Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
Potentially affected: 860 vehicles
Repair completion: 36.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Lotus campaign 2014/01R, 2014/02R · Owners notified September 30, 2014 · Vehicles built September 1, 2010 – September 30, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Possible Oil Hose Rupture
NHTSA #13V314000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported July 16, 2013 · Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
Potentially affected: 80 vehicles
Repair completion: 80% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Lotus campaign 2013/03R · Owners notified December 11, 2013 · Vehicles built September 1, 2010 – September 30, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Engine Oil Feed Pipe May Rupture
NHTSA #12V477000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported October 1, 2012 · LOTUS CARS USA, INC.
Potentially affected: 80 vehicles
Owners notified December 10, 2012 · Vehicles built February 1, 2011 – September 1, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Lotus Evora model years
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