2013 LOTUS EVORA
1 recalls, 6 complaints - 43 TSBs
13V216000 May 21, 2013
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
An incorrect certification label may prevent the owner from determining recall applicability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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 numbe... Read more
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Oct 21, 2022
Incident date: Oct 20, 2022
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 nois... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 15, 2018
Incident date: Mar 24, 2018
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 COND... Read more
ENGINE
May 15, 2018
Incident date: Mar 24, 2018
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 COND... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 15, 2018
Incident date: Mar 24, 2018
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 COND... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 11, 2015
Incident date: Jul 4, 2015
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.
STEERING
Jul 11, 2015
Incident date: Jul 4, 2015
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.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2013 LOTUS EVORA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,650 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Premium | $3,350 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Premium | $3,500 |
CO2 Emissions: 420.0 g/mile (Minicompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 LOTUS EVORA
43 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 3 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 2 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| 033210 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 |
| 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 |
sb_2022_01_Lotus
Mar 16, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Standard information required and procedures to be followed when reporting ECU & TCU faults. There is often insufficient, or inconsistent information received from dealers when reporting ECU & TCU related faults, this can lead to unacceptab
sb_2021_06_DTC
Jun 16, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
There is often inconsistent or insufficient information received from dealers when reporting ECU and TCU related faults. This bulletin aims to standardise the information when filing a claim to After Sales.
TSB_2020_03
Sep 30, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.
TSB_2020_03
Sep 30, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.
sb_2020_01
May 19, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCa??s) P0101 & P1109. We have had several instances where DTCa??s P0101 & P1109 had been set an
sb_2020_01
May 19, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCa??s) P0101 & P1109. We have had several instances where DTCa??s P0101 & P1109 had been set an
2016-15
Jul 27, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Procedure to recover the ECU if an ?ECU Comms Failure? message appears in the instrument panel display screen. Under certain conditions such as a discharged battery or an interrupted programming procedure, the vehicle ECU (Electronic Contr
2016-15
Jul 27, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Procedure to recover the ECU if an ?ECU Comms Failure? message appears in the instrument panel display screen. Under certain conditions such as a discharged battery or an interrupted programming procedure, the vehicle ECU (Electronic Contr
2016-15
Jul 27, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Procedure to recover the ECU if an ?ECU Comms Failure? message appears in the instrument panel display screen. Under certain conditions such as a discharged battery or an interrupted programming procedure, the vehicle ECU (Electronic Contr
2015-17
Oct 27, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
The latest Lotus TechCentre release (V5.14.0) is now available as an online update and includes programming enhancements for Evora S and Exige S ?12MY models onwards.
2015-03
Oct 3, 2015
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Application of silicone grease to brake light switch plunger to improve durability. Several instances of brake light switch renewal under warranty have been reported due to the illumination of the ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) tell tail l
2015-03
Oct 3, 2015
123100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Application of silicone grease to brake light switch plunger to improve durability. Several instances of brake light switch renewal under warranty have been reported due to the illumination of the ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) tell tail l
2015-03
Oct 3, 2015
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Application of silicone grease to brake light switch plunger to improve durability. Several instances of brake light switch renewal under warranty have been reported due to the illumination of the ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) tell tail l
2014-11
Nov 21, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Confirmation of updates to the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) sections of the Technical Service Notes concerning the necessary procedures required to ensure that that the air conditioning compressor is correctly ?run in? aft
2014-11
Nov 21, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Confirmation of updates to the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) sections of the Technical Service Notes concerning the necessary procedures required to ensure that that the air conditioning compressor is correctly ?run in? aft
2014-08
Sep 25, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Clarification of air conditioning compressor ?Running-In? Procedure. Insufficient lubrication will result in compressor failure due to seizure, reducing air conditioning performance and also generate diagnostic trouble codes.
2014-08
Sep 25, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Clarification of air conditioning compressor ?Running-In? Procedure. Insufficient lubrication will result in compressor failure due to seizure, reducing air conditioning performance and also generate diagnostic trouble codes.
2014-05
Jul 28, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
To reinforce the importance of checking and clearing stored fault codes at time of PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection). The increased frequency of battery disconnection/reconnection that vehicles are subjected to during transportation from the f
SB-2013-17
Oct 29, 2013
033210 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
LOTUS: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE INSPECTION OF ALL BRAKE PIPE/HOSE, ON SOME VEHICLES, BASED ON SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND THE POSITIONING OF PIPE/HOSE. MODELS ELISE, EXIGE, EVORA, EUROPA. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
2013-17
Oct 29, 2013
042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Brake hose/pipe inspection. The routing of all brake hoses and pipes is set during production to ensure that they cannot come into contact with any other ancillary components regardless of the vehicles suspension travel range or steering mo
2013-17
Oct 29, 2013
033210 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Brake hose/pipe inspection. The routing of all brake hoses and pipes is set during production to ensure that they cannot come into contact with any other ancillary components regardless of the vehicles suspension travel range or steering mo
2013-09
Jun 25, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
The latest TechCentre release (V5.1.0) released as on online update on 11 June 2013. Includes important TCU software program updates
2013/02
May 3, 2013
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
REPLACEMENT OF PLASTIC BODIED TYPE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER. LOTUS. *KB UPDATED ON 4/22/2013. *KB
2013-04
Apr 30, 2013
123100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Instances of ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) tell tale lamp illumination accompanied with fault code C0460 (pressure sensor failure) have been reported back to Lotus Cars. Although the pressure sensor located within the ABS module is non-se
2013-04
Apr 30, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instances of ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) tell tale lamp illumination accompanied with fault code C0460 (pressure sensor failure) have been reported back to Lotus Cars. Although the pressure sensor located within the ABS module is non-se
2013-04
Apr 30, 2013
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Instances of ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) tell tale lamp illumination accompanied with fault code C0460 (pressure sensor failure) have been reported back to Lotus Cars. Although the pressure sensor located within the ABS module is non-se
2013-04
Apr 30, 2013
042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Instances of ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) tell tale lamp illumination accompanied with fault code C0460 (pressure sensor failure) have been reported back to Lotus Cars. Although the pressure sensor located within the ABS module is non-se
SB-2013-04
Apr 30, 2013
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
LOTUS: DUE TO FAULT CODE C0460 (PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE) TAIL LAMP OF ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) WILL ILLUMINATE AND A POTENTIAL CAUSE IS BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH PLUNGER INCORRECTLY SET. MODEL ELIXE, EXIGE, EVORA. NO MODEL YEARS.
SB-2013-04
Apr 30, 2013
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
LOTUS: DUE TO FAULT CODE C0460 (PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE) TAIL LAMP OF ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) WILL ILLUMINATE AND A POTENTIAL CAUSE IS BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH PLUNGER INCORRECTLY SET. MODEL ELIXE, EXIGE, EVORA. NO MODEL YEARS.
2013-02
Feb 19, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Some Evora owner?s have reported difficulty in engaging or changing gear as well as other symptoms such as very little or no resistance required to depress the clutch pedal or the clutch pedal has failed to return to its original position w
2013-02
Feb 19, 2013
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Some Evora owner?s have reported difficulty in engaging or changing gear as well as other symptoms such as very little or no resistance required to depress the clutch pedal or the clutch pedal has failed to return to its original position w
2013-02
Feb 19, 2013
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Some Evora owner?s have reported difficulty in engaging or changing gear as well as other symptoms such as very little or no resistance required to depress the clutch pedal or the clutch pedal has failed to return to its original position w
2013-15
Jan 10, 2013
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Potential causes of cruise control deactivation without intentional driver intervention.
SB-2013-15
Jan 10, 2013
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
LOTUS: POTENTIAL CAUSES OF DEACTIVATION OF CRUISE CONTROL, WITHOUT DRIVER'S INTERVENTION: BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, OR CRUISE CONTROL ON;OFF/CANCEL BUTTON IS PRESSED. MODEL. EVORA, ELISE, EXIGE. NO MODEL YEARS.
2012-18
Dec 5, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Because of CARB legislation requirements, the most recent version updates of Lotus Techcentre have changed the fault code look up screen to describe the fault type by one of 3 terms.
2012-18
Dec 5, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Because of CARB legislation requirements, the most recent version updates of Lotus Techcentre have changed the fault code look up screen to describe the fault type by one of 3 terms.
2012-17
Nov 30, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
The latest update for Techcentre V4.16.00 has a feature to prevent unauthorised variant code alteration.
SB-2012-15
Oct 19, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
LOTUS: THE RETAINING CLIP IS RETROFITTED FOR RH CYLINDER BANK VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT) PIPE TO INCREASE DURABILITY AND TO RETAIN ENGINE ASSEMBLY. MODELS 2012-2013 EVORA S AND S-IPS. *PE
2012-15
Oct 19, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
To increase it?s durability, the single piece steel VVT pipe originally fitted as a production running change to all Evora ?S? and ?S-IPS? models from ?12MY VIN CH_10159 is now further retained to the engine assembly by the use of an additi
2012-15
Oct 19, 2012
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
To increase it?s durability, the single piece steel VVT pipe originally fitted as a production running change to all Evora ?S? and ?S-IPS? models from ?12MY VIN CH_10159 is now further retained to the engine assembly by the use of an additi
2012/15
Oct 19, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
TO INCREASE IT?S DURABILITY, THE SINGLE PIECE STEEL VVT PIPE ORIGINALLY FITTED AS A PRODUCTION RUNNING CHANGE TO ALL EVORA ?S? AND ?S-IPS? MODELS FROM ?12MY VIN CH_10159 IS NOW FURTHER RETAINED TO THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY BY THE USE OF AN ADDITI
2012/15
Oct 19, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
TO INCREASE IT?S DURABILITY, THE SINGLE PIECE STEEL VVT PIPE ORIGINALLY FITTED AS A PRODUCTION RUNNING CHANGE TO ALL EVORA ?S? AND ?S-IPS? MODELS FROM ?12MY VIN CH_10159 IS NOW FURTHER RETAINED TO THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY BY THE USE OF AN ADDITI
No comms 2023-07
Jul 10, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for July 2023 for Lotus Cars Limited.
LOTUS EVORA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LOTUS EVORA across all model years (2011, 2018).
7
Total Recalls
22
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths