Lamborghini Gallardo recalls

7 official safety recalls for the Lamborghini Gallardo 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. Engine software may have been reflashed incorrectly

    Reported December 21, 2018Model years 2011–2012DVSA recall R/2021/374516 vehicles affected

    The engine software may have been reflashed using the wrong procedure. It will be reflashed using the appropriate procedure.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLES MIGHT HAVE FOLLOWED A WRONG PROCEDURE TO PERFORM THE REFLASH OF THE ENGINE SOFTWARE OF THE ENGINE ECU
    Defect
    Vehicles might have followed a wrong procedure to perform the reflash of the engine software of the engine ECU.
    Remedy
    Reflash the engine software with appropriate procedure.

  2. Engine software may erase trouble codes

    Reported November 27, 2018Model years 2011–2014NHTSA campaign 18V8330001,152 vehicles affected

    Engine software may erase trouble codes when the ignition is turned off, preventing warning lamps from alerting drivers to safety system problems on the next drive. Driving without a warning can increase crash or injury risk. Dealers will reflash the engine software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Gallardo Coupe and Gallardo Spyder vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may erase trouble codes after the ignition is turned off, not illuminating warning lamps and preventing drivers from being warned of safety system problems the next time that they are driving.
    Consequence
    If the warning lamps do not indicate a safety system failure such as an engine or fuel injection system malfunction, continuing to drive the vehicle with a faulty system and no warning can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy
    Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the engine software with the appropriate procedure, free of charge. The recall began December 14, 2018. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's numbers for this recall are L61XR0118/L615R0218.
    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

  3. Rear brake disc screws may fail

    Reported October 4, 2013Model years 2007–2009DVSA recall R/2013/111EU Safety Gate A12/1590/13429 vehicles affected

    In extreme salt environments, corrosion cracking may cause brake disc screws to fail. If 8 of 10 screws fail, braking at that wheel could be lost, increasing stopping distance. The affected screws will be replaced with a different material.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR BRAKE DISCS MAY DETACH
    Defect
    On vehicles fitted with carbon ceramic brakes the stainless steel screws fixing the rotor to the metal bell may fail due to stress corrosion cracking if the vehicle has been used in extreme salt environments. The customer will experience a noise when a screw fails and the brake continues to be 100% effective. However if the affected disc was to lose 8 of the 10 screws there would be a loss of braking at that wheel. Although the maximum bolt failure worldwide has been 3 theoretically the concern could lead to an increase in stopping distance and a collision.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the affected stainless steel screws with a screw of a different material that is not susceptible to stress corrosion cracking.

  4. Brake rotor screws may fail

    Reported September 30, 2013Model years 2007–2009NHTSA campaign 13V471000263 vehicles affected

    Exposure to salty conditions may cause the brake rotor screws to fail, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the screws, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
    Defect
    Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Gallardo Coupes and Spyders fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
    Consequence
    Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began during November 2013. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L71X-R.01.13 (model year 2007 and 2008 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder) and L71X-R.02.13 (model year 2009 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder).
    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.

  5. Power steering line may develop a hole

    Reported October 1, 2012Model years 2005–2008DVSA recall R/2012/096582 vehicles affected

    Severe, sustained load and pressure in the power steering system may cause a small hole in the high-pressure line, leading to fluid leakage. The line will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RISK OF FIRE
    Defect
    As part of continuous product monitoring Automobili Lamborghini Spa has found that in rare cases of persistent severe load conditions and mechanical stress due to fluid pressure into the power steering system a little hole might develop in the pipe. This could result in a small fluid leakage.
    Remedy
    Replace the power steering high pressure line.

  6. Power steering pipes may leak

    Reported September 4, 2012Model years 2004–2006NHTSA campaign 12V4300001,491 vehicles affected

    High-pressure steering pipes may leak in some driving conditions. Leaking fluid could cause a fire if it reaches an ignition source. Dealers will update the power steering system free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
    Defect
    Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the high pressure steering pipes near the the steering assistance hydraulic system pump might leak.
    Consequence
    Leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
    Remedy
    Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering system free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2012. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  7. Suspension connections may come loose

    Reported February 24, 2006Model years 2006NHTSA campaign 06V057000200 vehicles affected

    Bolted connections in the double wishbone suspension may loosen over time or under heavy loads, reducing handling stability and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the suspension as needed free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE BOLTED CONNECTIONS ON THE SUSPENSION'S DOUBLE WISHBONES MAY COME LOOSE OVER TIME OR UNDER EXTREME LOADING.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN HANDLING STABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE DOUBLE WISHBONE SUSPENSION AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI AT 1-781-788-0600.
    Notes
    AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI RECALL NO. L140-R.01.06.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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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