2004 Lamborghini Gallardo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 2012-09-04 · campaign 12V430000 · 1,491 vehicles
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.
Risk: Leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (Prndl) 2008-09-29 · 714-3-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lamborghini: proper handling and replacement instructions for the e-gear components and e-gear hydraulic lines. gallardo coupe, spyder and superleggers (all model years). *pe
Electrical System:software 2005-09-22 · 220905 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
space parts ecu re-flash. gallardo models from my04 on and murcielago models from my02 on. *nj
What owners report
2013-04-04 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“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…”
2008-01-24 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) · 🔥 fire“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.