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2018 Lotus Evora problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2018 Lotus Evora — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Evora years?

Evora NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted6 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 5 complaints2013: 6 complaints2014: 3 complaints2017: 4 complaints2018: 1 complaints
Evora NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Lotus Evora problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension1100%

Does the 2018 Lotus Evora have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V263000Body & StructureApril 2, 2019 · 424 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.

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 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2019/01R.

18V781000SteeringNovember 6, 2018 · 36 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

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 recall is 2018/01R.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · January 27, 2022

2018 Lotus Evora — common questions

Is the 2018 Lotus Evora reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Lotus Evora have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Lotus Evora. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.