CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Lamborghini Aventador Coupe and Roadster vehicles may have an engine that stalls unexpectedly during some driving conditions. The stall can happen when the accelerator pedal is released below 2000 rpm while the transmission is automatically downshifting to a lower gear.
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, since the vehicle may lose power at a time when the driver needs it to maintain control. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously.
Lamborghini will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install updated engine software free of charge. Owners can contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276, quoting recall number L73X-R.02.18, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lamborghini Aventador | 2012201320142015201620172018 |
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