Lamborghini Recalls Gallardo Vehicles Due to Software Warning Failure
Lamborghini is recalling 2011-2014 Gallardo vehicles because engine software may erase trouble codes, preventing warning lamps from illuminating for safety system failures.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the failure of warning systems can increase the risk of a crash or injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Automobili Lamborghini is recalling certain 2011-2014 Gallardo Coupe and Gallardo Spyder vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software that may erase trouble codes after the ignition is turned off. This behavior prevents warning lamps from illuminating, meaning drivers may not be warned of safety system problems the next time they drive the vehicle.
If 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.
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the engine software with the appropriate procedure free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 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 GALLARDO
- Brand
- LAMBORGHINI
- Manufacturer
- Automobili Lamborghini
- Category
- Vehicle — Sports Car
- Affected units
- 1,152
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)
- GALLARDO
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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