Vehicle recall 13V471000 · September 30, 2013
Lamborghini Gallardo and Gallardo Spyder
The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Gallardo Coupes and Spyders fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
- Consequence
- Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began during November 2013. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L71X-R.01.13 (model year 2007 and 2008 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder) and L71X-R.02.13 (model year 2009 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder).
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V471000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 30, 2013
- Filed by
- Automobili Lamborghini America LLC
- Owner notification
- November 29, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 263
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lamborghini Gallardo (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
- Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
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