The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V391000·Announced 2018-06-12

Lamborghini Recalls Aventador Models Due to Engine Stall Risk

Lamborghini is recalling 2012-2018 Aventador vehicles because the engine may stall unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install updated software.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine stalling) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Automobili Lamborghini is recalling certain 2012-2018 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe and Roadster vehicles. The recall involves approximately 1,700 vehicles.

The engine may stall unexpectedly during certain driving conditions, such as when the accelerator pedal is released below 2,000 rpm while the transmission is automatically downshifting to a lower gear. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will install updated engine software free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR
Brand
LAMBORGHINI
Manufacturer
Automobili Lamborghini
Category
Vehicle — Sports Car
Hazard
Affected units
1,700

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AVENTADOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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