Vehicle recall 13V314000 · July 16, 2013

2011 Lotus Evora

The engine oil cooler hose may chafe and rupture resulting in oil loss.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 13V314000
Reported to NHTSA: July 16, 2013
Filed by: Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: 2013/03R
Owner notification: December 11, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 80
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 13V314000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Lotus Evora (2011): 2011

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