2018 Lotus Evora Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Lotus Evora, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Lotus Evora
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Structure
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Steering
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.
Remedy: 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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Lotus Evora have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 28, 2022 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Lotus Evora. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–20 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–17 / 24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Lotus Evora model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lotus Evora model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2010 Lotus Evora | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 Lotus Evora | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 Lotus Evora | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 Lotus Evora | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 Lotus Evora | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 Lotus Evora | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 Lotus Evora | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2018 Lotus Evora
How do I know if my 2018 Lotus Evora has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Lotus Evora; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lotus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V781000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.