Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2017 Lotus Evora peaked in 2024, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2017 Lotus Evora
Coupe, gasoline, built in United Kingdom. Owner complaints on file from Aug 22, 2024 to Nov 18, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1424 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Close to the median 2017 coupe
Severity index0.02017 coupes average 5.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
67% of complaints about the 2017 Lotus Evora name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2017 Lotus Evora
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-263 | Apr 2, 2019 | Toe board in the passenger footwell lacks stiffness, allowing the knee of an unbelted occupant to contact the rigid structure of the vehicle, in… | Structure | 424 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2017 Lotus Evora
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 18, 2025Failure Sep 18, 202569,000 milesLeander, TXRear
The contact owns a 2017 Lotus Evora. The contact stated that there was a clunking sound coming from the rear suspension. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who was certified to work on Lotus vehicles, but not associated with the dealer, and the rear suspension arm was inspected and diagnosed with a fracture in the casting of the suspension. The suspension arm and bushing were replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
NHTSA complaint 11700048 - Filed Nov 1, 2024Failure Sep 29, 2024Fort Worth, TXEngine
For the second time, a Throttle Actuator code forced an engine shutdown while on a busy freeway with only very narrow breakdown lane stranding the car. Attempts to reset the code(s) failed for about 30 minutes whereupon codes reset and have not recurred indicating the code was only transient but very dangerous.
NHTSA complaint 11623114 - Filed Aug 22, 2024Failure Aug 20, 2024Fort Worth, TXElectrical system, Engine
Driving on an interstate highway a MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) illuminated and within less than 5 seconds, the engine went into shutdown mode. I was able to safely clear the highway but on a central lane and heavy traffic it would have been impossible to safely clear the highway and the car would be stranded in the middle of the road. Checking malfunction codes indicated a throttle body malfunction or at least a sensed malfunction as the car showed no problem ahead of shutdown. Second code indicated a “LIMP HOME” mode which quickly progressed to a “SHUT DOWN” mode as indicated by a third code. I believe that I would rather damage equipment rather than shutdown in the middle of the highway and the shutdown mode should be programmed out. Car was towed to Lotus of Dallas dealer for troubleshooting and as of now there is no resolution.
NHTSA complaint 11610304
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- sb_2022_02 Sep 5, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 part numbers A132M6241F or A132M6236F … - sb_2022_01_Lotus Mar 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 repa… - sb_2021_06_DTC Jun 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. - TSB_2020_03 Sep 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures. - sb_2020_01 May 19, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (DTC’s) P0101 & P1109. We have had several instances where DTC’s P0101 & P1109 had been set and the car recovered i… - sb_2019_04 Mar 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
It is possible that some lithium batteries have been irreparably damaged because they have not been maintained whilst the vehicle is in storage or have been irreparably damaged because the correct charging procedure has not been carried out - sb-2019-03 Feb 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Inoperative Bluetooth functionality of an Evora 400 head unit microphone - sb201902T000T154 Jan 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lotus tool part number T000T1543F is now available, which can be used in conjunction with Lotus TechCentre to assist in the investigation of diagnostic trouble code faults for all Lotus models equipped with the "LDL" type tyre pressure monitoring system by … - 2017-02 Jan 5, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Because of the revised electrical systems and subsequent increased demands placed on the vehicle battery on the Evora 400 as compared to the previous Evora N/A & S models, the 100 Amp rated alternator originally fitted has been replaced with an uprated 150 … - 2017-07 Jun 6, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Revised fault code generation strategies issued for certain O2 sensor and Coolant Temp Sensor diagnostics. Currently a fault code may not be immediately generated or the MIL illuminated in the event that a fault has occurred. In extreme instances this may…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.