2008 Lamborghini Gallardo recalls and problems

The 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lamborghini dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo recalls

Recall 13V-471: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Sep 30, 2013 · 263 vehicles affected · Automobili Lamborghini America LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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).

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 25 miles · reported Oct 17, 2019

I drove my car through the drive-thru and it was unexpectedly very slow. I got stuck in the drive-thru for about 7 minutes while the engine was running and the AC was brown at max. I was in gear 1 and was pulling the left and right paddle shifters to set to neutral because I picked up food from the window at in-n-out burgers and suddenly the car was just automatically shut off completely. So the shut-down occurred right at that moment so I don't know it had set to neutral prior to the shut-off or not. It's in a indeterministic state. All electrical power was gone. People helped pushing my car…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo: 13V-471 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25 miles.

Are Lamborghini recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lamborghini dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.