2011 LOTUS EVORA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 LOTUS EVORA
The 2011 LOTUS EVORA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Lotus Cars Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 LOTUS EVORA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2011 LOTUS EVORA, potentially affecting up to 1,020 vehicles.
Recall 14V280000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 860 vehicles affected
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...
View full details →Recall 13V314000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
| 80 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 12V477000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 80 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 LOTUS EVORA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 LOTUS EVORA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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. Because the hub was allowed to tilt forward due to the bushing not being held firmly by the control arm, the outer CV boot was allowed to contact the lower spring perch, which then burned a hole in the CV boot, allowing all its grease to escape. This scenario can generate an excessive amount of heat and/or wear in that joint, leading to axle failure.
Safety Rating for the 2011 LOTUS EVORA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 LOTUS EVORA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 LOTUS EVORA
Lotus Cars Limited has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 LOTUS EVORA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2016-15 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Procedure to recover the ECU if an ?ECU Comms Failure? message appears in the instrument panel display screen. Under certain conditions such as a discharged battery or an interrupted programming procedure, the vehicle ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may lose communication with other engine management systems.
2013-04 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Instances of ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) tell tale lamp illumination accompanied with fault code C0460 (pressure sensor failure) have been reported back to Lotus Cars. Although the pressure sensor located within the ABS module is non-serviceable; another potential cause of this problem is the brake light switch plunger being incorrectly...
2013-04 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Instances of ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) tell tale lamp illumination accompanied with fault code C0460 (pressure sensor failure) have been reported back to Lotus Cars. Although the pressure sensor located within the ABS module is non-serviceable; another potential cause of this problem is the brake light switch plunger being incorrectly...
2013-04 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Instances of ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) tell tale lamp illumination accompanied with fault code C0460 (pressure sensor failure) have been reported back to Lotus Cars. Although the pressure sensor located within the ABS module is non-serviceable; another potential cause of this problem is the brake light switch plunger being incorrectly...
2013-15 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Potential causes of cruise control deactivation without intentional driver intervention.
SB-2012-03 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
LOTUS: INFORMATION ON ASSEMBLY DRAIN TUBES MODIFICATION FOR WATER INGRESSED EXIT VIA INLET DUCT AND RESTRICTING AIRFLOW AND DIRT FROM ENTERING HVAC UNIT THROUGH SAME TUBING. *PE
SB-2012-04 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
LOTUS: WITH RUNNING CHANGES IMPLEMENTED, THE BULKHEAD IS RETAINED MECHANICALLY BY USING EXISTING FIXINGS AND ADDITION OF M6 WASHERS FOR C LEVEL CARPET. *PE
SB-2012-04 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
LOTUS: WITH RUNNING CHANGES IMPLEMENTED, THE BULKHEAD IS RETAINED MECHANICALLY BY USING EXISTING FIXINGS AND ADDITION OF M6 WASHERS FOR C LEVEL CARPET. *PE
LC-2012-13 — AIR BAGS
LOTUS: SRS HAS INCORRECT DATA INFORMATION AND DEPENDING ON NATURE OF SRS SITUATION, FAULT FINDING AND DIAGNOSIS PROBLEM MAY BE DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 LOTUS EVORA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LOTUS EVORA
- 2010 LOTUS EVORA — 2 complaints
- 2011 LOTUS EVORA (current)
- 2012 LOTUS EVORA — 5 complaints
- 2013 LOTUS EVORA — 6 complaints
- 2014 LOTUS EVORA — 3 complaints
Other LOTUS Models
- LOTUS ELISE — 83 total complaints
- LOTUS ELAN — 17 total complaints
- LOTUS EXIGE S — 9 total complaints
- LOTUS ESPRIT — 3 total complaints
- LOTUS EXIZE — 2 total complaints
- LOTUS EMIRA — 1 total complaint
- LOTUS EXIGE — 1 total complaint
- LOTUS 2-ELEVEN — 0 total complaints