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Lotus Evora: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 9 model years of the Lotus Evora on record, 2017 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (3, most often about engine). 2011 has the most recall campaigns (3). 2012 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (1).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2021 0 0 0 — 20 MPG
2020 0 0 0 — 20 MPG
2018 2 1 0 SUSPENSION 20 MPG
2017 1 3 0 ENGINE 20 MPG
2014 0 3 0 ENGINE 22 MPG
2013 1 3 0 ENGINE 23 MPG
2012 0 2 1 SUSPENSION 23 MPG
2011 3 1 0 SUSPENSION 23 MPG
2010 0 2 0 AIR BAGS 21 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Lotus Evora

Questions

Which Lotus Evora year has the most complaints?
Of 9 model years of the Lotus Evora on record, 2017 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (3, most often about engine).
Which Lotus Evora year has the most recalls?
2011 has the most recall campaigns (3).
Which Lotus Evora years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2021, 2020. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.