2013 Lotus Evora Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Lotus Evora.

20122014
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2013 Lotus Evora Problems

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

#12 complaints

Engine Problems

#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Lotus Evora.

Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2013 Lotus Evora. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2013 Lotus Evora

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~28 vehicles.

13V216000Equipment:other:labels
~28 affected

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.

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2013 Lotus Evora — FAQ

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

Is the 2013 Lotus Evora reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2013 Lotus Evora has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Lotus Evora?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2013 Lotus Evora have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 28 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 2013 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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