Lamborghini Gallardo, Gallardo Spyder Recall R/2012/096: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Oct 2012
- Launched
- 291
- vehicles in the UK
- VARIOUS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lamborghini recalled Gallardo, Gallardo Spyder vehicles built between 30 September 2005 and 14 April 2008. As part of continuous product monitoring Automobili Lamborghini Spa has found that in rare cases of persistent severe load conditions and mechanical stress due to fluid pressure into the power steering system a little hole might develop in the pipe. The dealer will replace the power steering high pressure line. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As part of continuous product monitoring Automobili Lamborghini Spa has found that in rare cases of persistent severe load conditions and mechanical stress due to fluid pressure into the power steering system a little hole might develop in the pipe. This could result in a small fluid leakage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: As part of continuous product monitoring Automobili Lamborghini Spa has found that in rare cases of persistent severe load conditions and mechanical stress due to fluid pressure into the power steering system a little hole might develop in the pipe. This could result in a small fluid leakage. Remedy: Replace the power steering high pressure line.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a small fluid leakage.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the power steering high pressure line.
Are You Affected?
Gallardo, Gallardo Spyder built between 30 September 2005 and 14 April 2008 may be included. Lamborghini estimates 291 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Lamborghini, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Lamborghini.
- Book with any franchised Lamborghini dealer, quoting the campaign code VARIOUS or the DVSA reference R/2012/096. See how to get a Lamborghini recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallardo, Gallardo SpyderVehicles might have followed a wrong procedure to perform the reflash of the engine software of the engine ECU | Low | R/2021/374 | |
| Gallardo, Gallardo Spyder, Murcielago, RoadsterRear brake discs may detach | Urgent | R/2013/111 | |
| Aventador, Aventador J, Aventador Roadster, Veneno and 1 moreRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2017/047 | |
| MurcielagoFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2010/140 |
This is one of 22 Lamborghini recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lamborghini recall launched before it was R/2010/140 on 21 May 2010, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2013/111 on 4 Oct 2013, for rear brake discs may detach. You can also see every Lamborghini recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/096, launched 1 October 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.