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2011 Lotus Evora problems

The most common problem on the 2011 Lotus Evora is acceleration and speed control. Its complaint count is close to a typical Evora model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
20
Worst area
Acceleration

The worst 2011 Lotus Evora problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Acceleration
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Problems by type

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  • Acceleration
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls 3

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported May 27, 2014 · 860 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting.
Risk
A detached oil hose could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings on the Elise and Exige vehicles and will replace the oil cooler hose assemblies on the Evora vehicles, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Lotus at 1‑800‑245‑6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 201401R (Elise/Exige), and 2014/02R (Evora). Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 11V‑510 and 13V‑041.

Recall number 14V280000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsReported July 16, 2013 · 80 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The engine oil cooler hose may chafe and rupture resulting in oil loss.
Risk
Engine oil may be ejected onto the road or rear wheels which could cause a reduction in vehicle control and potential engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Engine oil sprayed onto a heat source may also lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Lotus will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1‑770‑476‑6564. Lotus' campaign number is 2013/03R.

Recall number 13V314000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported October 1, 2012 · 80 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Lotus is recalling certain model year 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles manufactured from February 2011 through September 2011, equipped with a three-piece oil feed pipe with a flexible hose section. This engine mounted oil feed pipe, used to supply oil to the engine cylinder head, can rupture.
Risk
The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.
Remedy
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed pipe free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Lotus at 1‑800‑245‑6887.

Recall number 12V477000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Lotus Evora 20

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2011 Lotus Evora owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 24, 2026 · Acceleration · IL

Throttle gets stuck open

Filed May 7, 2023 · Suspension · CA

Rear upper control arm failure. A crack develops along a casting line, which then allows the upper bushing to move within the control arm. This bushing is pressed into the control arm, and is not supposed to move. Because the hub was allowed to tilt forward due to the bushing not being held firmly by the control arm, the outer CV boot was allowed to contact the lower spring perch, which then burned a hole in the CV boot, allowing all its grease to escape. This scenario can generate an excessive amount of heat and/or wear in that joint, leading to axle failure.

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Questions about the 2011 Lotus Evora

Is the 2011 Lotus Evora reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2011 Lotus Evora, close to a typical Evora model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Lotus Evora?

Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).

How many recalls does the 2011 Lotus Evora have?

3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling.

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