Model year
2013 Lotus Evora
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 3 complaints for the 2013 Lotus Evora (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), POWER TRAIN (1). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 20–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2010 2 complaints
- 2011 2 complaints
- 2012 2 complaints
- 2013 3 complaints
- 2014 3 complaints
- 2017 3 complaints
- 2018 1 complaints
- 2020 0 complaints
- 2021 0 complaints
Recalls
13V216000 · May 21, 2013
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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…
Complaints
3 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evora · 3.5L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Evora · 3.5L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Evora · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Evora · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2013 Lotus Evora at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.