2013 Lotus Evora: common problems and reliability

One of the weaker Evora years.

3 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.

Should I buy a 2013 Evora?

The 2013 Lotus Evora has 3 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and suspension.

Safety record for the 2013 model year

3
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Lotus Evora vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Evora years only. How we score it

Is 2013 a good year for the Evora?

Across the 7 Evora model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2018) to 3 (2017). With 3 complaints, the 2013 Evora sits about the same as the model's median of 2.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
2
suspension
1
power train
1
electrical system
1
steering
1

Recalls affecting the 2013 Evora

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Campaign 13V216000

Lotus Cars is recalling certain model year 2013 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2012 through November 2012. These vehicles have been granted a temporary exemption from the requirement to conform to the latest passenger side advanced air bag requirements covered by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "

What owners say across generations

Extremely positive sentiment among owners, characterized by deep emotional attachment and praise for its pure, engaging driving experience.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Evora. See the full Evora owner picture and every model year.

Other Evora model years

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