Recall 13V216 affects 28 2013 Lotus Evora vehicles with incorrect certification and missing exemption labels. Repair is free at any franchised Lotus dealer.
Lotus is recalling 28 2013 Evora vehicles under recall 13V216 because the certification labels are wrong and the required temporary-exemption label is missing. An incorrect label can keep an owner from confirming recall applicability, which increases the risk of a crash or injury; the Lotus dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected part in recall 13V216 is the vehicle labeling on the 2013 Lotus Evora. The Federal Certification Label identifies key compliance information for the car, including its date of manufacture. A separate temporary exemption label tells owners and inspectors that the car was granted an exemption from the latest passenger-side advanced air bag requirements under federal occupant crash protection rules.
On affected Evoras, the exemption label is missing, and the Federal Certification Label shows the wrong manufacture date. Lotus built the affected cars from September 2012 through November 2012, but the label information does not match the required certification record. The problem is a labeling and compliance error, not a worn mechanical part.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not feel, hear, or see a driving symptom from this defect because the issue is incorrect or missing information on the vehicle labels.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Lotus Evora | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 28 |
Not every 2013 Lotus Evora is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific coupe is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect certification label can keep an owner from confirming whether a recall applies, increasing crash or injury risk. Use the VIN to confirm coverage, then schedule the label replacement if this 2013 Evora is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Lotus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Lotus Evora is included in this recall.
- Check for the owner letter Lotus mailed before calling the dealer.
- Contact a franchised Lotus dealer to schedule the free label replacement that corrects the missing exemption label and incorrect manufacture date.
- Bring the recall notice if Lotus sent one, and reference recall number 13V216 when you call.
- Call Lotus customer service at 1-770-476-6564 with questions about recall 13V216.
What happens at the repair
Lotus instructs owners to take the 2013 Evora to a Lotus dealer. The source remedy says the recall began on May 28, 2013, but the current remedy status is not listed in this input. At the dealer, a Lotus technician replaces the federal compliance label and applies the required temporary exemption label. The dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available through the recall process. Ask the Lotus service desk to confirm parts and label availability before bringing the vehicle in.
Timeline
| May 21, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V216?
Recall 13V216 covers 28 2013 Lotus Evora vehicles with incorrect or missing certification labels. The affected cars need a corrected federal compliance label and a passenger-side air bag exemption label. Lotus dealers will handle the label work for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Lotus Evora is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Evora is included in recall 13V216. If it is, contact a franchised Lotus dealer and ask for the federal compliance label replacement and exemption label application. Reference recall 13V216 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Lotus will replace the federal compliance label and apply the exemption label free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost through a franchised Lotus dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V216?
The safety risk is that an incorrect certification label can keep an owner from determining whether a recall applies, increasing crash or injury risk. This recall is about correcting the labels so the vehicle information matches the official record.
What if I bought my 2013 Lotus Evora used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Evora is included, then contact a Lotus dealer and reference recall 13V216.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V216000 |
|---|---|
| Lotus customer service | 1-770-476-6564 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V216 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V216000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →