NHTSA (USA)High Risk
2018 LOTUS EVORANHTSA Campaign #18V781000
The official notice
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.
Safety Risk
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.
36 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 2018/01RUpdated June 10, 2026