Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V781000 Reported November 6, 2018

Steering column may not properly collapse

Q: What is recall 18V781000?

NHTSA recall 18V781000 was issued by Lotus Cars Limited on November 6, 2018. It addresses: Steering column may not properly collapse. The recall affects approximately 36 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Lotus Cars Limited · N/A · 36 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V781000

Manufacturer Campaign

2018/01R

Manufacturer

Lotus Cars Limited

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 6, 2018

Completion Rate

91.67

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Lotus Cars Limited dealer and reference recall ID 18V781000 or campaign 2018/01R.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V781000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V781000?

NHTSA recall 18V781000 was issued by Lotus Cars Limited on November 6, 2018. It addresses: Steering column may not properly collapse. The recall affects approximately 36 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lotus Cars Limited dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V781000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2018/01R. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.