Lamborghini Recalls Aventador SVJ Vehicles Due to Hood Hinge Defect
Lamborghini is recalling 2018-2021 Aventador SVJ vehicles because hood hinge screws may loosen, potentially causing the hood to detach at high speeds.
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 (hood hinge) that can lead to a detached hood, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Aventador SVJ Coupe vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the hood hinge screws may loosen, which could result in an unlatched hood. In certain high-speed driving conditions, this may cause the hood to detach from the vehicle.
A detached hood can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood hinge screws free of charge.
Owners may contact Automobili Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Automobili Lamborghini's number for this recall is L734-R.01.21. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR SVJ
- Brand
- LAMBORGHINI
- Manufacturer
- Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini)
- Category
- Vehicle — Sports Car
- Affected units
- 221
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 SVJ
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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