This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Lotus Evora.
19–20 mpg combined
11.8–12.4 L/100km
Minicompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2018 Lotus Evora has 3 recalls, the most serious being two crash-safety issues: a steering column that may not collapse properly in a frontal collision, and a passenger footwell floor panel that lacks enough stiffness to protect an unbelted occupant's knees from striking rigid structure.
The steering column concern covers the same underlying assembly defect across two filings. When the column fails to compress as designed during a frontal impact, it does not absorb the crash energy it should, increasing the force transmitted to the driver. In the passenger footwell, the toe board can flex enough to allow a knee to contact hard vehicle structure, raising the risk of leg injury in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The toe board in the passenger footwell is not stiff enough. In a crash, an unbelted passenger's knee could hit the vehicle's rigid structure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the toe board with a stiffer design at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering column may have been assembled incorrectly, preventing it from functioning properly during a crash and potentially increasing occupant injury risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the steering column and ensure the cartridge screw is properly tightened.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering column was not assembled correctly. In a frontal crash, it may not collapse properly to absorb impact energy as designed.
What the fix does
Dealers will correct the steering column assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
