AI Damage2014 Lotus Evora: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Lotus Evora filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 67% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Engine: 2 complaints (67% 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
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 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.
While driving at around 35mph, the car (lotus evora) began to misfire and shut off. This resulted in loss of control of the car in traffic.
Engine cuts out when driving at a slow speed and coming to a stop.
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.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lotus Evora?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, suspension. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 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 2014 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.