2004 Lamborghini Gallardo Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,491 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 12V430000 2012-09-04 1,491 affected
Defect

Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the high pressure steering pipes near the the steering assistance hydraulic system pump might leak.

Consequence

Leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy

Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering system free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2012. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The vehicle was being rented from a business to drive a few laps on a private race track. On the seventh lap, the brakes suddenly and completely failed, leading to the vehicle leaving the race track and crashing. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-03-30

“Vehicle in operation when fire occurred in engine compartment. Fire was caused by the ignition of fluid from the hydraulic transmission control on the hot exhaust. Pressure line failure was identified. *tr”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · reported 2006-05-05

Defect investigations

Investigation PE08007 Opened 2008-01-29 · closed 2008-06-04

ALLEGED ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE THREE REPORTS OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.TWO OF THE REPORTS ALLEGED THAT A FIRE OCCURRED WHILE REFUELING.THE THIRDALLEGES A FIRE OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY LAMBORGHINI IN RESPONSE TO ODI'SINFORMATION…

Investigation PE08007 Opened 2008-01-29 · closed 2008-06-04

ALLEGED ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE THREE REPORTS OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.TWO OF THE REPORTS ALLEGED THAT A FIRE OCCURRED WHILE REFUELING.THE THIRDALLEGES A FIRE OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY LAMBORGHINI IN RESPONSE TO ODI'SINFORMATION…

Investigation PE08007 Opened 2008-01-29 · closed 2008-06-04

ALLEGED ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE THREE REPORTS OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.TWO OF THE REPORTS ALLEGED THAT A FIRE OCCURRED WHILE REFUELING.THE THIRDALLEGES A FIRE OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY LAMBORGHINI IN RESPONSE TO ODI'SINFORMATION…

Investigation PE08007 Opened 2008-01-29 · closed 2008-06-04

ALLEGED ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE THREE REPORTS OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.TWO OF THE REPORTS ALLEGED THAT A FIRE OCCURRED WHILE REFUELING.THE THIRDALLEGES A FIRE OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY LAMBORGHINI IN RESPONSE TO ODI'SINFORMATION…

Investigation PE08007 Opened 2008-01-29 · closed 2008-06-04

ALLEGED ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE THREE REPORTS OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.TWO OF THE REPORTS ALLEGED THAT A FIRE OCCURRED WHILE REFUELING.THE THIRDALLEGES A FIRE OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY LAMBORGHINI IN RESPONSE TO ODI'SINFORMATION…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.