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Lotus Evora safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Lotus Evora since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Lotus Evora. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
4 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 4 launched 2012 to 2018
  • Most recent 30 November 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/310
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 1 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2012 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Lotus Evora?

Not every Lotus Evora is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Lotus Evora recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2012 to 2026

2012 had the most, with 1. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Lotus Evora safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’12 1
’13 1
’14 1
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 1
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Lotus Evora recall, newest first

2018 1 recall

Steering column cartridge screw requires tightening

Launched 30 November 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/310 Manufacturer ref. 2018/01R

Defect
Assembly error involving the steering column that may affect crash behaviour.
Remedy
Ensure that the steering column is assembled correctly in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Vehicles affected
32 Evora vehicles
Built
26 Mar 2018 to 2 Oct 2018

2014 1 recall

Risk of fire

Launched 15 November 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/066 Manufacturer ref. 2014/02R

Defect
The oil cooler pipes may detach from their fittings and deposit oil in the engine compartment on the road/tyres which can lead to increased risk of fire and loss of vehicle control. Only the pipes with the smooth bore ferrules are affected.
Remedy
Elise Exige and 211: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and repair or replace the oil cooler hoses. Evora: it is proposed that the oil cooler hose assemblies will be replaced with hoses that incorporate the current production released end fittings in accordance with Lotus workshop procedures.
Vehicles affected
1,258 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2010 to 13 Sept 2011
Also covers

2013 1 recall

Oil may leak

Launched 17 December 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/086 Manufacturer ref. 2013/03R

Defect
An oil cooler pipe may have insufficient room to move freely. As a result the pipe will abrade. If the concern remains unnoticed oil can leak in the engine bay with an increased risk of fire. Additionally oil can leak onto the road and cause a loss of control to the subject vehicle and other road users. If the driver does not heed the low oil pressure warnings then engine damage could occur.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the oil cooler pipes with a modified oil cooler pipe kit.
Vehicles affected
187 Evora vehicles
Built
1 Sept 2010 to 13 Sept 2011

2012 1 recall

Fire may occur

Launched 12 November 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/120 Manufacturer ref. 2012/03R

Defect
It has been determined that under extreme circumstances the rubber hose section of the VVT oil pipe can leak. A failure of the VVT oil feed pipe may result in oil being deposited onto the engine as well as the exhaust system. This could cause potential engine failure and a potential risk of fire because of the presence of flammable vapour which could result in a crash.
Remedy
The oil feed pipe will be replaced
Vehicles affected
173 Evora vehicles
Built
2 Sept 2010 to 13 Dec 2011

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 4 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Lotus Evora. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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