AI Damage2020 Lotus Evora: common problems
The maker issued 6 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 6
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 · 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 and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Retrofitment of airbag rotary clock spring part number A132M6241F to Evora vehicles originally fitted with…
Retrofitment of airbag rotary clock spring part number A132M6241F to Evora vehicles originally fitted with clock spring part number A132M6236F. As stated in Technical Service Bulletin TSB 2019/05, although clock spring…
- Standard information required and procedures to be followed when reporting ECU & TCU faults
There is often insufficient, or inconsistent information received from dealers when reporting ECU & TCU related faults, this can lead to unacceptable delays in repairing vehicles.
- There is often inconsistent or insufficient information received from dealers when reporting ECU and TCU…
There is often inconsistent or insufficient information received from dealers when reporting ECU and TCU related faults. This bulletin aims to standardise the information when filing a claim to After Sales.
- Inspection and potential renewal of the auxiliary drive belt due to inclusion of incorrect specification…
Inspection and potential renewal of the auxiliary drive belt due to inclusion of incorrect specification material during manufacturing process.
- Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation
TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.
- Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in…
Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCâs) P0101 & P1109. We have had several instances where DTCâs P0101 &…
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lotus Evora?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 6 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Lotus Evora?
NHTSA lists 6 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 2020 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.
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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 2026-11-04.