Reliability & cost of ownership
Lotus Evora Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Lotus Evora? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Lotus Evora problems by model year
7 recall entries across 6 model years and 15 owner complaints across 7 model years on file, sourced from the federal NHTSA database. We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the remaining model year — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Evora | 2 | 1 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2017 Evora | 1 | 3 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2014 Evora | 0 | 3 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2013 Evora | 1 | 3 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2012 Evora | 0 | 2 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2011 Evora | 3 | 1 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2010 Evora | Not confirmed | 2 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Lotus Evora, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- engine7 complaints
- suspension6 complaints
- power train3 complaints
- steering2 complaints
- electrical system2 complaints
- air bags1 complaint
- service brakes1 complaint