Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, Aventador SVJ Recall R/2021/372: The Bowden Cable Pin Inside The Internal Door Handles May Not Be Correctly Engaged, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 30 Apr 2020
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- L73X-R.02.20
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lamborghini recalled Aventador Roadster, Aventador SVJ vehicles built between 29 November 2019 and 18 December 2019. The internal door handle mechanism may fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside. The dealer will replace the whole internal door handle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The internal door handle mechanism may fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BOWDEN CABLE PIN INSIDE THE INTERNAL DOOR HANDLES MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ENGAGED Defect: The internal door handle mechanism may fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside. Remedy: Replace the whole internal door handle.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bowden cable pin inside the internal door handles may not be correctly engaged.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the whole internal door handle.
Are You Affected?
Aventador Roadster, Aventador SVJ built between 29 November 2019 and 18 December 2019 may be included. Lamborghini estimates 11 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.
Which Car Is It?
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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 L73X-R.02.20 or the DVSA reference R/2021/372. 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 SVJLoss of torque of engine hood hinge screws may result in unlatched hood | Low | R/2021/368 | |
| Aventador Roadster, Aventador SVJThe front frame suspension arm anchor bolt torque could be insufficient | Book soon | R/2021/319 | |
| Aventador, Aventador RoadsterThe affected vehicles under certain driving conditions present an engine stall event without warning | Urgent | R/2021/373 | |
| Aventador, Aventador J, Aventador Roadster, Veneno and 1 moreRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2017/047 | |
| RevueltoRevuelto door spherical pin | Book soon | R/2025/291 |
This is one of 22 Lamborghini recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lamborghini recall launched before it was R/2021/373 on 22 Jan 2020, for the affected vehicles under certain driving conditions present an engine stall event…. The one launched after it was R/2021/319 on 30 Oct 2020, for the front frame suspension arm anchor bolt torque could be insufficient. You can also see every Lamborghini recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/372, launched 30 April 2020. 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.