2011 Lotus Evora recalls (3)
3 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2011 Lotus Evora. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Lotus dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2011 Lotus Evora. Check your Evora by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2011 Lotus Evora recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 14V280000
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 13V314000
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 12V477000
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
2011 Lotus Evora complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lotus Evora. Lotus has issued at least 20 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (7)
- Electrical System (4)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (3)
- Exterior Lighting (2)
- Power Train (2)
- Service Brakes, Air (2)
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lotus Evora. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11520835
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Check your Evora by VIN
Not every 2011 Lotus Evora is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Lotus dealer.