Vehicle recall 17V073000 · February 3, 2017
2012-2017 Lamborghini Aventador
In certain driving conditions while the vehicle has a full gas tank, gasoline may contact the exhaust system.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Aventador Coupe and Aventador Roadster vehicles. In certain driving conditions while the vehicle has a full gas tank, gasoline may contact the exhaust system.
- Consequence
- Gasoline contact with an ignition source such as a hot exhaust system can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the fuel tank's evaporative emissions system, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276.
- 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
- 17V073000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 3, 2017
- Filed by
- Automobili Lamborghini
- Owner notification
- March 2, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,453
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicles covered
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