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Lamborghini Gallardo recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Lamborghini Gallardo,
sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Lamborghini Gallardo,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 2004–2014 with 11 recall campaigns and 5 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 2006 (2), 2014 (1), and 2013 (1).
Years with the most complaint volume: 2006 (2), 2004 (2), and 2008 (1).
Top recall themes: Steering and suspension, Brakes, and Electrical.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), Service brakes, Engine and engine cooling.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
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Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Steering and suspension
2 campaigns · Years: 2004–2006
These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Lamborghini Gallardo in NHTSA complaint data are
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), Service brakes, Engine and engine cooling.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
2014
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2013
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2012
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2011
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2009
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2008
1
1
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system.
2007
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2006
2
2
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, gasoline.
2005
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2004
1
2
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), Service brakes.
What to Do Next
Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved:
Electrical system
, Service brakes
and Steering
Show recall evidence by year
2014
Electrical system: Software:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Gallardo Coupe and Gallardo Spyder vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may erase trouble codes after the ignition is turned off, not illuminating warning lamps and preventing drivers from being warned of safety syste
2013
Electrical system: Software:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Gallardo Coupe and Gallardo Spyder vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may erase trouble codes after the ignition is turned off, not illuminating warning lamps and preventing drivers from being warned of safety syste
2012
Electrical system: Software:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Gallardo Coupe and Gallardo Spyder vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may erase trouble codes after the ignition is turned off, not illuminating warning lamps and preventing drivers from being warned of safety syste
2011
Electrical system: Software:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Gallardo Coupe and Gallardo Spyder vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may erase trouble codes after the ignition is turned off, not illuminating warning lamps and preventing drivers from being warned of safety syste
2009
Service brakes, hydraulic: Rotor:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Gallardo Coupes and Spyders fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
2008
Service brakes, hydraulic: Rotor:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Gallardo Coupes and Spyders fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
2007
Service brakes, hydraulic: Rotor:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Gallardo Coupes and Spyders fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
2006
Suspension:
Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: On certain vehicles, the bolted connections on the suspension's double wishbones may come loose over time or under extreme loading.
Steering: Hose, piping, and connections:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the high pressure steering pipes near the the steering assistance hydraulic system pump might leak.
2005
Steering: Hose, piping, and connections:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the high pressure steering pipes near the the steering assistance hydraulic system pump might leak.
2004
Steering: Hose, piping, and connections:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the high pressure steering pipes near the the steering assistance hydraulic system pump might leak.
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