2011 Lotus Evora Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Lotus Evora.

20102012
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2011 Lotus Evora Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Suspension Failures

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Lotus Evora.

Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2011 Lotus Evora

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,020 vehicles.

14V280000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~860 affected

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.

13V314000Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings
~80 affected

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.

12V477000Engine & Cooling
~80 affected

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.

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2011 Lotus Evora — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 Lotus Evora reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Lotus Evora has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Lotus Evora?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2011 Lotus Evora have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,020 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 Lotus Evora?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lotus Evora reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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