2018 Lotus Evora Recall: Steering Column Defect
Lotus recalls certain 2018 Evora vehicles due to a steering column assembly error that may not collapse properly in a crash, increasing injury risk.
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If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Lotus Cars Limited is recalling certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles because of an assembly error in the steering column. In the event of a frontal collision, the steering column may not properly collapse to absorb impact energy, which can increase the risk of injury. Dealers will correct the steering column assembly free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225188-lotus-2018-evora-steering-recall-risk-of-injury-in-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225188-lotus-2018-evora-steering-recall-risk-of-injury-in-crashes · Updated October 13, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V781000
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“2018 Lotus Evora Recall: Steering Column Defect.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225188-lotus-2018-evora-steering-recall-risk-of-injury-in-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #18V781000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V781000).
Why it’s dangerous
The steering column assembly has an error that prevents it from collapsing as intended during a crash. This failure means the column cannot properly absorb impact energy, potentially transferring more force to the occupants and increasing the risk of injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles are affected by this recall. Drivers and passengers are at increased risk of injury in the event of a frontal collision due to the defective steering column.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles. Owners should contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887 or reference recall number 2018/01R to confirm if their specific vehicle is included.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Lotus Customer Service
Call 1-800-245-6887 or wait for notification from Lotus regarding your vehicle's eligibility for the recall repair.
Visit an Authorized Dealer
Have a dealer correct the steering column assembly free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V781000 (June 11, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 13, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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