Recalls: Lotus Evora
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Lotus Evora
Lotus Evora S: leaks from VVT oil pipe
In November 2012, a recall was issued for nine (9) Lotus Evora S vehicles due to potential oil leaks from the variable valve timing (VVT) oil pipe. A failure of the VVT oil feed pipe could result in oil being deposited onto the engine and exhaust system – this could cause engine failure and a potential fire due to the presence of flammable vapour (PRA 2012/13364).
2009-11 Lotus Evora: leak from oil cooler hoses
In November 2014, a recall was issued for seven (7) Lotus Evora S vehicles that were manufactured prior to 31 July 2011. In these vehicles, oil may leak from oil cooler hoses and pose a risk of fire (PRA 2014/14425). The recalled vehicles had the following VINs:
- SCCLMDSU2BHC12512;
- SCCLMDSU2BHC12610;
- SCCLMDSUXBHC12614;
- SCCLMDSU0BHC12654;
- SCCLMDSU8BHC12658;
- SCCLMDSU5BHC12794; and,
- SCCLMDSU1BHC12842.
2018 Lotus Evora: loss of steering control
In November 2018, recall campaign 2018/01R was issued for Lotus Evora vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 17 April 2018 to 2 October 2018. In these vehicles, the steering column cartridge screw was not to specifications and this could cause the screw to disengage from the column cartridge thread. If this occurred, the actions of the steering column could not be predicted and this posed a risk of serious injury or fatality. The recalled Lotus Evora vehicles had the following VINs: SCCLMDCC6JHC10895 and SCCLMDVUXKHC10163 (PRA 2018/17166).
Problems and faults: Lotus Evora
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Lotus Evora
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Lotus Evora.
