Lamborghini recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe and Roadster vehicles. The engine may stall unexpectedly during certain driving conditions such as when the accelerator pedal is released below 2000 rpms while the transmission is automatically down shifting to a lower gear.
What could happen
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will install updated engine software, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L73X-R.02.18.
Vehicles covered
- Lamborghini Aventador 2012–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V391000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Automobili Lamborghini
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 12, 2018
- Owners notified
- Aug 3, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,700
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 22, 2011 to Oct 14, 2017
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- L73X-R.02.18
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lamborghini recall: Wheels Jul 11, 2018
- Lamborghini recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 3, 2017
- Lamborghini recall: Exterior lighting Dec 4, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.