Lamborghini Gallardo Recalls

The Lamborghini Gallardo has 9 recalls covering the 2004–2014 production run, with the most serious being a 2006 model year issue where the engine can start without the clutch depressed while the transmission is in gear, causing the vehicle to lurch forward or backward and potentially strike a bystander.

On 2011–2014 models, the engine control unit software can erase stored fault codes when the ignition is switched off, so warning lights that should illuminate at the next startup may not, leaving the driver unaware of engine or fuel injection system problems. This issue traces back to an incorrectly performed software update on certain 2011 and 2013 vehicles, and the broader 2011–2014 recall addresses the same underlying behavior.

The 2007–2009 Coupe and Spyder models fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs have a separate concern: the stainless steel screws securing the rotors can corrode and fail in salty conditions, reducing braking ability.

Going back to earlier production, 2004–2006 Coupe and Spyder models have high-pressure power steering lines that can develop leaks. Lost fluid reduces steering assist and makes the car harder to steer, and fluid contacting a hot engine or exhaust surface can start a fire. The 2006 model year also has a suspension issue where the bolted connections on the double wishbone arms can loosen over time or under hard loading, degrading handling stability.