AI Damage2013 Lotus Evora: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Lotus Evora filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 67% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 33% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Engine: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 3.5 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Component that failed: rear upper suspension control arm developed a crack where it connects with the rear wheel knuckle. Other Lotus Evoras have reported this failure, across several model years. Component has not been inspected by others. No warning lamps. Suspension started making a clunking noise.
Vehicle stuck in this limp mode are unable to go back into gear and is locked out from driving, thus require the vehicle to be towed. This creates a hazardous condition that in an event if an individual was to merge into a lane and loses complete power as a result, accident will likely to occur due to the fact that…
Decelerating to a stop, shifting down in gears, shift into first and bring vehicle to a complete stop and notice rpm's drop to zero and engine stalls. Has happened twice in two weeks, car is brand new.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Evora has 2 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lotus Evora?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, electrical system, powertrain. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (33%), loss of power / limp mode (33%), stalls while driving (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Lotus Evora?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Lotus Evora from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.