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, with the most serious concerns centered on crash protection: a stiff passenger footwell floor that can drive into an unbelted occupant's knee, and a steering column that may not collapse properly in a frontal crash.
The footwell issue involves the toe board in the passenger compartment lacking enough give to absorb energy during a collision, meaning a passenger's knee can strike the rigid structure directly rather than being cushioned by controlled deformation. The steering column concern stems from an assembly error: in a frontal crash, the column is designed to compress and absorb impact energy before reaching the driver, but if assembled incorrectly, it may not collapse as intended, transferring more force directly toward the driver. Both issues raise the risk of injury in a crash that might otherwise be survivable without serious harm.
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.
