- The problem
- Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Evora vehicles. The toe board in the passenger footwell lacks stiffness, allowing the knee of an unbelted occupant to contact the rigid structure of the vehicle, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.
- The fix
- Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the toe board with a new design to provide the appropriate stiffness, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2019/01R.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Lotus Evora Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Lotus Evora with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2019 for the structure. For comparison, the 2017 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Evora year, for its age
#365 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Lotus Evora problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2018 Lotus Evora recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Lotus Cars Limited (Lotus) is recalling certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles. Due to an assembly error, in the event of a frontal collision, the steering column may not properly collapse to absorb some of the impact energy.
- The risk
- If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2018/01R.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2018 Lotus Evora
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Rear upper control arm cracked. Very critical safety part. I have had a discussion with other owners and have discovered that several others have had the same issue. Very low milage. 10k miles. Could result in a fatal collision! Found issue during safety inspection. Bushing is now misaligned and control arm is not in the proper location due to the crack. Another crack could result in complete failure and result in a fatal crash.
Lotus Evora: every year compared
All Evora yearsQuestions about the 2018 Lotus Evora
Does the 2018 Lotus Evora have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Lotus Evora: structure (April 2019); steering (November 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lotus Evora?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Lotus Evora had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 28, 2022 and the latest on January 28, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Lotus Evora a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 40 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Lotus Evora year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lotus Evora years have the most complaints?
2013 (3), 2014 (3), 2017 (3). See every Lotus Evora year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Lotus Evora has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data