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2004 Lamborghini Gallardo Recalls & Complaints

The 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lamborghini dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2004 Lamborghini Gallardo owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo, describing incidents dated May 5, 2006 to March 30, 2013.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint

Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across both complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10507192 · Filed

    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

  • ODI #10215906 · Filed

    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

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Potential Power Steering System Leak

NHTSA #12V430000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, and Connections · NHTSA notice

Reported September 4, 2012 · AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI

Potentially affected: 1,491 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign L714-R · Owners notified September 26, 2012

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Lamborghini Gallardo model years

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