Lamborghini Aventador recalls

16 official safety recalls for the Lamborghini Aventador from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Heat exchanger oil line screws may be loose

    Reported December 10, 2021Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2021/4211 vehicle affected

    The heat exchanger oil line screws may not be properly tightened. The feed and return line mounting will be checked and reworked if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE SCREWS ON THE CONNECTION OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER OIL LINES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS
    Defect
    The screws on the connection of the heat exchanger oil lines may not have been properly torqued during the assembly process.
    Remedy
    Check the mounting of the heat exchanger feed and return oil lines and rework if necessary.

  2. Loose oil line screws may cause leaks and fire

    Reported November 25, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V9270001 vehicle affected

    Improperly tightened heat exchanger oil line screws may let the lines detach and leak oil onto hot components, increasing the risk of fire. A dealer will inspect and repair the connections as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) is recalling one 2021 Aventador SVJ Roadster vehicle. The heat exchanger oil line screws may have been improperly tightened during assembly, which could cause the oil lines to detach.
    Consequence
    Detached oil lines may leak oil onto hot components, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    A dealer will inspect and repair the heat exchanger oil line connections as necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Automobili Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Automobili Lamborghini number for this recall is L73X-R.02.21.
    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.nhtsa.gov.

  3. Wheel centring bushes may become loose

    Reported August 10, 2021Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2021/32520 vehicles affected

    The wheel centring bushes may become loose. The centre-locks and drive pegs will be replaced with parts fitted with Loctite capsules.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE WHEEL CENTRING BUSHES DRIVE PEGS MAY BECOME LOOSE
    Defect
    The wheel centring bushes (Centre locks) may become loose.
    Remedy
    Replace centre-locks and the drive pegs with ones with Loctite capsules.

  4. Hood hinge screws may loosen

    Reported March 22, 2021Model years 2018–2020DVSA recall R/2021/368148 vehicles affected

    Loss of tightness in the hood hinge screws may cause the hood to become unlatched. The screws will be replaced with ones with thread lock.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF TORQUE OF ENGINE HOOD HINGE SCREWS MAY RESULT IN UNLATCHED HOOD
    Defect
    Loss of torque of engine hood hinge screws may result in an unlatched hood.
    Remedy
    Replace the hood hinge screws with ones with thread lock.

  5. Hood hinge screws may loosen

    Reported February 24, 2021Model years 2018–2021NHTSA campaign 21V107000221 vehicles affected

    Hood hinge screws may loosen, allowing the hood to unlatch and detach at high speeds. A detached hood can create a road hazard and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the screws free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
    Defect
    Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Aventador SVJ Coupe vehicles. The hood hinge screws may loosen, possibly resulting in an unlatched hood. This may cause the hood to detach from the vehicle in certain, high-speed driving conditions.
    Consequence
    A detached hood can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood hinge screws, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Automobili Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Automobili Lamborghini's number for this recall is L734-R.01.21.
    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.

  6. Front suspension anchor bolt may be undertightened

    Reported October 30, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2021/3196 vehicles affected

    The front frame suspension arm anchor bolt may be undertightened. Do not drive the vehicle. Inspect the front suspension frame and replace it if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE FRONT FRAME SUSPENSION ARM ANCHOR BOLT TORQUE COULD BE INSUFFICIENT
    Defect
    The front frame suspension arm anchor bolt torque could be insufficient.
    Remedy
    Owners instructed to not drive their vehicle. Inspect and if necessary replace the front suspension frame

  7. Front suspension arm anchor bolt may be loose

    Reported October 7, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V6180003 vehicles affected

    Damaged frame threads may leave the front suspension arm anchor bolt insufficiently tightened. The joint could collapse, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the front frame, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
    Defect
    Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2020 Aventador SVJ Coupe and Aventador SVJ Roadster vehicles. Due to potentially damaged aluminum frame threads, the front frame suspension arm anchor bolt may have been insufficiently tightened.
    Consequence
    The loose suspension arm anchor bolts may cause the suspension arm joint to collapse, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
    Remedy
    All of the affected vehicles are in dealer possession and owner letters do not need to be mailed. Dealers will inspect and replace the front frame, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2020. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L73X-R.03.20.
    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.

  8. Internal door handle may not unlock door

    Reported April 30, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2021/37222 vehicles affected

    The internal door handle mechanism may fail, preventing the door from being unlocked from inside. The recall replaces the complete internal door handle.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE BOWDEN CABLE PIN INSIDE THE INTERNAL DOOR HANDLES MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ENGAGED
    Defect
    The internal door handle mechanism may fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside.
    Remedy
    Replace the whole internal door handle.

  9. Interior door handle may fail

    Reported March 18, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V15100026 vehicles affected

    The interior door handle mechanism may fail, preventing the door from being opened from inside in an emergency and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the handle free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
    Defect
    Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2020 Aventador SVJ Coupe and Aventador SVJ Roadster vehicles. The interior door handle mechanism may fail, resulting in the vehicle's door being unable to be opened by using the inside door handle.
    Consequence
    If a door cannot be opened with the interior handle in the case of an emergency, it can increase the risk of injury for the driver or passenger.
    Remedy
    Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the interior door handle, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2020. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L73X-R.02.20.
    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.

  10. Engine may stall when slowing to a stop

    Reported January 22, 2020Model years 2016–2019DVSA recall R/2021/373492 vehicles affected

    Under certain driving conditions, releasing the accelerator while approaching a stop may cause the engine to stall without warning. Updated engine software will be installed free of charge.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE AFFECTED VEHICLES UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS PRESENT AN ENGINE STALL EVENT WITHOUT WARNING.
    Defect
    Affected vehicles might under certain driving conditions (accelerator pedal released in the idle approach to a stop) present an engine stall event without warning.
    Remedy
    Install an updated engine software free of charge.

  11. Engine may stall while coasting to a stop

    Reported October 2, 2019Model years 2017–2019NHTSA campaign 19V696000441 vehicles affected

    The engine management software may allow the engine to stall while coasting to a stop, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the engine software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE
    Defect
    Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Aventador S Coupè and Aventador S Roadster vehicles. The engine management software may allow the engine to stall when coasting to a stop.
    Consequence
    An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine software, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L73XR0219.
    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.

  12. Brake disc centering bolts may loosen

    Reported July 11, 2018Model years 2015–2016NHTSA campaign 18V4610008 vehicles affected

    The bolts supporting and centering the brake discs to the wheel hub may loosen over time, potentially allowing a wheel to detach and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the bolts with ones that have thread-locking fluid, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    WHEELS
    Defect
    Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Lamborghini Aventador SV Coupe and Aventador SV Roadster vehicles. The bolts centering and supporting the brake discs to the wheel's hub may loosen over time. Continued driving with loose centering bolts may result in the wheel detaching.
    Consequence
    A wheel detachment can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the centering bolts with ones that have thread-locking fluid, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2018. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L73XR0318.
    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.

  13. Engine may stall during downshifting

    Reported June 12, 2018Model years 2012–2018NHTSA campaign 18V3910001,700 vehicles affected

    The engine may stall when the accelerator is released below 2000 rpms as the transmission automatically downshifts, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install updated engine software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Defect
    Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe and Roadster vehicles. The engine may stall unexpectedly during certain driving conditions such as when the accelerator pedal is released below 2000 rpms while the transmission is automatically down shifting to a lower gear.
    Consequence
    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will install updated engine software, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L73X-R.02.18.
    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.

  14. Fuel vapour may create a fire risk

    Reported February 24, 2017Model years 2011–2016DVSA recall R/2017/0472,705 vehicles affected

    If the tank is overfilled and under certain handling conditions, fuel may reach the carbon canister and affect the fuel vapour system. Vapour could then contact hot gases, creating a fire risk. The evaporative emissions system will be upgraded.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RISK OF FIRE
    Defect
    In instances where the fuel tank is overfilled and in particular handling conditions liquid fuel could reach the fuel system carbon canister. Fuel reaching purge valves could affect functionality of the fuel EVAP system. This could allow contact between fuel vapour and hot gasses leading to a risk of fire;. This risk may be increased with unapproved aftermarket exhaust systems.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles upgrade the EVAP system.

  15. Fuel may contact hot exhaust and cause a fire

    Reported February 3, 2017Model years 2012–2017NHTSA campaign 17V0730001,453 vehicles affected

    With a full tank in certain driving conditions, gasoline may contact the exhaust system, increasing fire risk. Dealers will upgrade the fuel tank evaporative emissions system free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Defect
    Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Aventador Coupe and Aventador Roadster vehicles. In certain driving conditions while the vehicle has a full gas tank, gasoline may contact the exhaust system.
    Consequence
    Gasoline contact with an ignition source such as a hot exhaust system can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the fuel tank's evaporative emissions system, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276.
    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.

  16. Headlights may not adjust vertically

    Reported December 4, 2012Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 12V561000144 vehicles affected

    The headlights may adjust horizontally but not vertically, which could reduce visibility or blind oncoming drivers and increase crash risk. Dealers will enable vertical aiming and disable horizontal aiming, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
    Defect
    Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2012 Aventador vehicles manufactured July 15, 2011, through April 20, 2012 for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles may have headlights that can be aimed horizontally but not vertically.
    Consequence
    An incorrect headlamp aim could reduce the drivers visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic. Either condition may increase the risk of crash.
    Remedy
    Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will enable the vertical aiming and disable the horizontal aiming of the headlights, free of charge. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276.
    Notes
    Lamborghini's recall campaign number is LB834-R.09.12.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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