2012 Lotus Evora Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Lotus Evora.

20112013
Complaints
5
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2012 Lotus Evora Problems

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

#11 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Lotus Evora.

Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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2012 Lotus Evora — FAQ

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

Is the 2012 Lotus Evora reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2012 Lotus Evora has 5 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Lotus Evora?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (1 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2012 Lotus Evora?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Lotus Evora include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2012 Lotus Evora have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2012 Lotus Evora as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2012 Lotus Evora?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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