Lotus Evora recalls

10 official safety recalls for the Lotus Evora from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Passenger footwell toe board may lack stiffness

    Reported April 2, 2019Model years 2017–2018NHTSA campaign 19V263000424 vehicles affected

    The passenger footwell toe board may be too flexible, allowing an unbelted occupant's knee to contact rigid vehicle structure in a crash and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace it with a stiffer design free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy
    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.
    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.

  2. Steering column cartridge screw may be loose

    Reported November 30, 2018Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2018/31032 vehicles affected

    An assembly error involving the steering column may affect crash behaviour. The steering column assembly will be checked and corrected according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING COLUMN CARTRIDGE SCREW REQUIRES TIGHTENING
    Defect
    Assembly error involving the steering column that may affect crash behaviour.
    Remedy
    Ensure that the steering column is assembled correctly in accordance with the manufacturers� instructions.

  3. Steering column may not collapse in a crash

    Reported November 6, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V78100036 vehicles affected

    An assembly error may prevent the steering column from collapsing properly in a frontal crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will correct the steering column assembly free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING
    Defect
    Lotus Cars Limited (Lotus) is recalling certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles. Due to an assembly error, in the event of a frontal collision, the steering column may not properly collapse to absorb some of the impact energy.
    Consequence
    If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2018/01R.
    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.

  4. Oil cooler pipes may detach

    Reported November 15, 2014Model years 2010–2011DVSA recall R/2014/0663,774 vehicles affected

    Oil cooler pipes may detach from their fittings, putting oil in the engine compartment, on the road or on the tyres. This can increase fire risk and cause loss of vehicle control. The affected oil cooler hoses or assemblies will be repaired or replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RISK OF FIRE
    Defect
    The oil cooler pipes may detach from their fittings and deposit oil in the engine compartment on the road/tyres which can lead to increased risk of fire and loss of vehicle control. Only the pipes with the smooth bore ferrules are affected.
    Remedy
    Elise Exige and 211: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and repair or replace the oil cooler hoses. Evora: it is proposed that the oil cooler hose assemblies will be replaced with hoses that incorporate the current production released end fittings in accordance with Lotus workshop procedures.

  5. Oil cooler hose may detach

    Reported May 27, 2014Model years 2011NHTSA campaign 14V280000860 vehicles affected

    The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting. Oil could spray onto a tire and increase crash risk, or spread through the engine compartment and increase fire risk. Dealers will replace the hose fittings or hose assembly, as applicable, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Defect
    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.
    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.
    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.

  6. Oil cooler pipe may leak

    Reported December 17, 2013Model years 2010–2011DVSA recall R/2013/086187 vehicles affected

    An oil cooler pipe may rub and wear through, allowing oil to leak in the engine bay and increasing fire risk. Oil on the road could cause loss of control, and ignored low oil pressure warnings could lead to engine damage. The pipes will be replaced with a modified kit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    OIL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    An oil cooler pipe may have insufficient room to move freely. As a result the pipe will abrade. If the concern remains unnoticed oil can leak in the engine bay with an increased risk of fire. Additionally oil can leak onto the road and cause a loss of control to the subject vehicle and other road users. If the driver does not heed the low oil pressure warnings then engine damage could occur.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the oil cooler pipes with a modified oil cooler pipe kit.

  7. Engine oil cooler hose may rupture

    Reported July 16, 2013Model years 2011NHTSA campaign 13V31400080 vehicles affected

    The oil cooler hose may chafe and rupture, causing oil loss. Oil on the road or rear wheels could reduce vehicle control, and oil on a hot surface could cause a fire. Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
    Defect
    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.
    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.
    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.

  8. Certification labels may be incorrect or missing

    Reported May 21, 2013Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 13V21600028 vehicles affected

    The vehicle may have an incorrect manufacture date on its certification label and may be missing a required airbag exemption label. The incorrect label may make it harder to determine whether a recall applies. A dealer will replace the compliance label and apply the exemption label, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    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.
    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 number is 2013/02R.
    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.

  9. Variable valve timing oil pipe may leak

    Reported November 12, 2012Model years 2010–2011DVSA recall R/2012/120173 vehicles affected

    The oil pipe may leak, depositing oil on the engine and exhaust. This could cause engine failure or a fire. The oil feed pipe will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FIRE MAY OCCUR
    Defect
    It has been determined that under extreme circumstances the rubber hose section of the VVT oil pipe can leak. A failure of the VVT oil feed pipe may result in oil being deposited onto the engine as well as the exhaust system. This could cause potential engine failure and a potential risk of fire because of the presence of flammable vapour which could result in a crash.
    Remedy
    The oil feed pipe will be replaced

  10. Engine oil feed pipe may rupture

    Reported October 1, 2012Model years 2011NHTSA campaign 12V47700080 vehicles affected

    The oil feed pipe can rupture, causing oil loss and engine damage. Oil on hot engine components may start a fire. Dealers will replace the pipe free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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