2018 Lotus Evora: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Evora years.
1 owner complaint, most about suspension. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 Evora?The 2018 Lotus Evora has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Evora years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the Evora?
Across the 7 Evora model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2018) to 3 (2017). With 1 complaints, the 2018 Evora sits about the same as the model's median of 2.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 Evora
steering
Campaign 18V781000Lotus 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.
structure
Campaign 19V263000Lotus 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What owners say across generations
Extremely positive sentiment among owners, characterized by deep emotional attachment and praise for its pure, engaging driving experience.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Evora. See the full Evora owner picture and every model year.
Other Evora model years
Compare every Evora year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.
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