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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 19V263📅 Apr 3, 2019

2017–2018 Lotus Evora recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
19V263000
Manufacturer recall #
2019/01R
Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Limited
Vehicles affected
424
Component
STRUCTURE
Owner phone
1-800-245-6887
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 27, 2019
Built
Aug 3, 2016 – Dec 20, 2018
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V263 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V263?

2017–2018 Lotus Evora. 424 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Lotus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-245-6887.