Lamborghini Gallardo, Gallardo Spyder, Murcielago And 1 More Recall R/2013/111: Rear Brake Discs May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Oct 2013
- Launched
- 143
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2013/111
- DVSA reference
Lamborghini recalled Gallardo, Gallardo Spyder, Murcielago and 1 more vehicles built between 21 July 2006 and 11 June 2010. Fitted with carbon ceramic brakes the stainless steel screws fixing the rotor to the metal bell may fail due to stress corrosion cracking if the vehicle has been used in extreme salt environments. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the affected stainless steel screws with a screw of a different material that is not susceptible to stress corrosion cracking. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fitted with carbon ceramic brakes the stainless steel screws fixing the rotor to the metal bell may fail due to stress corrosion cracking if the vehicle has been used in extreme salt environments. The customer will experience a noise when a screw fails and the brake continues to be 100% effective. However if the affected disc was to lose 8 of the 10 screws there would be a loss of braking at that wheel. Although the maximum bolt failure worldwide has been 3 theoretically the concern could lead to an increase in stopping distance and a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR BRAKE DISCS MAY DETACH Defect: On vehicles fitted with carbon ceramic brakes the stainless steel screws fixing the rotor to the metal bell may fail due to stress corrosion cracking if the vehicle has been used in extreme salt environments. The customer will experience a noise when a screw fails and the brake continues to be 100% effective. However if the affected disc was to lose 8 of the 10 screws there would be a loss of braking at that wheel. Although the maximum bolt failure worldwide has been 3 theoretically the concern could lead to an increase in stopping distance and a collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the affected stainless steel screws with a screw of a different material that is not susceptible to stress corrosion cracking.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an increase in stopping distance and a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the affected stainless steel screws with a screw of a different material that is not susceptible to stress corrosion cracking.
Are You Affected?
Gallardo, Gallardo Spyder, Murcielago and 1 more built between 21 July 2006 and 11 June 2010 may be included. Lamborghini estimates 143 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 DVSA reference R/2013/111. 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 SpyderRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2012/096 | |
| MurcielagoFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2010/140 | |
| Aventador SV, Aventador SV RoadsterThe wheel centring bushes drive pegs may become loose | Book soon | R/2021/325 |
This is one of 22 Lamborghini recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lamborghini recall launched before it was R/2012/096 on 1 Oct 2012, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2017/047 on 24 Feb 2017, for risk of fire. You can also see every Lamborghini recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/111, launched 4 October 2013. 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.