2018 LOTUS EVORA

2 recalls, 1 complaints - 15 TSBs

19V263000 Apr 2, 2019
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
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 req... Read more
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.
424 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Lotus Cars Limited
18V781000 Nov 6, 2018
STEERING
Defect Description
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.
36 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Lotus Cars Limited

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION1
SUSPENSION Jan 28, 2022
Incident date: Jan 27, 2022
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 misali... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 2018 LOTUS EVORA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.5L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 16.0 24.0 19.0 Premium $4,050
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Rear-Wheel Drive) 17.0 24.0 20.0 Premium $3,850

CO2 Emissions: 468.0 g/mile (Minicompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 LOTUS EVORA

15 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
sb_2022_02 Sep 5, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Retrofitment of airbag rotary clock spring part number A132M6241F to Evora vehicles originally fitted with clock spring part number A132M6236F. As stated in Technical Service Bulletin TSB 2019/05, although clock spring part numbers A132M624
sb_2022_02 Sep 5, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
Retrofitment of airbag rotary clock spring part number A132M6241F to Evora vehicles originally fitted with clock spring part number A132M6236F. As stated in Technical Service Bulletin TSB 2019/05, although clock spring part numbers A132M624
sb_2022_01_Lotus Mar 16, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Standard information required and procedures to be followed when reporting ECU & TCU faults. There is often insufficient, or inconsistent information received from dealers when reporting ECU & TCU related faults, this can lead to unacceptab
sb_2021_06_DTC Jun 16, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
There is often inconsistent or insufficient information received from dealers when reporting ECU and TCU related faults. This bulletin aims to standardise the information when filing a claim to After Sales.
TSB_2020_03 Sep 30, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.
TSB_2020_03 Sep 30, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.
sb_2020_01 May 19, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCa??s) P0101 & P1109. We have had several instances where DTCa??s P0101 & P1109 had been set an
sb_2020_01 May 19, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCa??s) P0101 & P1109. We have had several instances where DTCa??s P0101 & P1109 had been set an
sb_2019_04 Mar 6, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
It is possible that some lithium batteries have been irreparably damaged because they have not been maintained whilst the vehicle is in storage or have been irreparably damaged because the correct charging procedure has not been carried out
sb_2019_04 Mar 6, 2019
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
It is possible that some lithium batteries have been irreparably damaged because they have not been maintained whilst the vehicle is in storage or have been irreparably damaged because the correct charging procedure has not been carried out
sb-2019-03 Feb 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Inoperative Bluetooth functionality of an Evora 400 head unit microphone
sb-2019-03 Feb 19, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Inoperative Bluetooth functionality of an Evora 400 head unit microphone
sb201902T000T154 Jan 23, 2019
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Lotus tool part number T000T1543F is now available, which can be used in conjunction with Lotus TechCentre to assist in the investigation of diagnostic trouble code faults for all Lotus models equipped with the "LDL" type tyre pressure moni
sb201901Evora400 Jan 9, 2019
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
On a small number of Evora 400 vehicles, when activated at the same time, the turn indicator function is not overriding the brake lamp illumination. This has resulted in the brake lamp still being illuminated at a lower intensity (instead o
No comms 2023-07 Jul 10, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for July 2023 for Lotus Cars Limited.

LOTUS EVORA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LOTUS EVORA across all model years (2011, 2018).

7 Total Recalls
22 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LOTUS EVORA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2018 (current) 2 1
2017 1 4 View
2014 0 3 View
2013 1 6 View
2012 0 5 View
2011 3 1 View
2010 0 2 View

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