Lamborghini Gallardo, Gallardo Spyder Recall R/2021/374: Vehicles Might Have Followed A Wrong Procedure To Perform The Reflash Of The Engine…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 258
- vehicles in the UK
- L614-R.01.18 / L615-R.02.18
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lamborghini recalled Gallardo, Gallardo Spyder vehicles built between 13 December 2011 and 20 January 2012. Vehicles might have followed a wrong procedure to perform the reflash of the engine software of the engine ECU. The dealer will reflash the engine software with appropriate procedure. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles might have followed a wrong procedure to perform the reflash of the engine software of the engine ECU.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLES MIGHT HAVE FOLLOWED A WRONG PROCEDURE TO PERFORM THE REFLASH OF THE ENGINE SOFTWARE OF THE ENGINE ECU Defect: Vehicles might have followed a wrong procedure to perform the reflash of the engine software of the engine ECU. Remedy: Reflash the engine software with appropriate procedure.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicles might have followed a wrong procedure to perform the reflash of the engine software of the engine ECU.
The Fix
The dealer will reflash the engine software with appropriate procedure. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Gallardo, Gallardo Spyder built between 13 December 2011 and 20 January 2012 may be included. Lamborghini estimates 258 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 L614-R.01.18 / L615-R.02.18 or the DVSA reference R/2021/374. 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 Spyder, Murcielago, RoadsterRear brake discs may detach | Urgent | R/2013/111 | |
| Gallardo, Gallardo SpyderRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2012/096 |
This is one of 22 Lamborghini recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lamborghini recall launched before it was R/2017/047 on 24 Feb 2017, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2021/373 on 22 Jan 2020, for the affected vehicles under certain driving conditions present an engine stall event…. You can also see every Lamborghini recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/374, launched 21 December 2018. 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.