Lamborghini Aventador, Aventador J, Aventador Roadster And 2 More Recall R/2017/047: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 541
- vehicles in the UK
- TBA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lamborghini recalled Aventador, Aventador J, Aventador Roadster and 2 more vehicles built between 1 March 2011 and 31 December 2016. In instances where the fuel tank is overfilled and in particular handling conditions liquid fuel could reach the fuel system carbon canister. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles upgrade the EVAP system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In instances where the fuel tank is overfilled and in particular handling conditions liquid fuel could reach the fuel system carbon canister. Fuel reaching purge valves could affect functionality of the fuel EVAP system. This could allow contact between fuel vapour and hot gasses leading to a risk of fire;. This risk may be increased with unapproved aftermarket exhaust systems.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: In instances where the fuel tank is overfilled and in particular handling conditions liquid fuel could reach the fuel system carbon canister. Fuel reaching purge valves could affect functionality of the fuel EVAP system. This could allow contact between fuel vapour and hot gasses leading to a risk of fire;. This risk may be increased with unapproved aftermarket exhaust systems. Remedy: On affected vehicles upgrade the EVAP system.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a risk of fire;.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles upgrade the EVAP system.
Are You Affected?
Aventador, Aventador J, Aventador Roadster and 2 more built between 1 March 2011 and 31 December 2016 may be included. Lamborghini estimates 541 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 TBA or the DVSA reference R/2017/047. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aventador Roadster, Aventador SVJThe front frame suspension arm anchor bolt torque could be insufficient | Book soon | R/2021/319 | |
| Aventador Roadster, Aventador SVJThe bowden cable pin inside the internal door handles may not be correctly engaged | Book soon | R/2021/372 | |
| Aventador, Aventador RoadsterThe affected vehicles under certain driving conditions present an engine stall event without warning | Urgent | R/2021/373 | |
| Urus SEUrus SE high-pressure fuel pump | Urgent | R/2025/411 | |
| UrusThe integrity of the quick connector of the fuel line in the engine compartment may be compromised | Urgent | R/2021/369 |
This is one of 22 Lamborghini recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lamborghini recall launched before it was R/2013/111 on 4 Oct 2013, for rear brake discs may detach. The one launched after it was R/2021/374 on 21 Dec 2018, for vehicles might have followed a wrong procedure to perform the reflash of the engine…. You can also see every Lamborghini recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/047, launched 24 February 2017. 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.