Recall 17V073 affects 1,453 2012-2017 Lamborghini Aventador vehicles because gasoline can contact hot exhaust. Repair is free at any franchised Lamborghini dealer.
Lamborghini is recalling 1,453 2012-2017 Aventador Coupe and Roadster vehicles because, with a full gas tank in certain driving conditions, gasoline can contact the exhaust system. Gasoline on a hot exhaust system can raise the risk of a fire, and Lamborghini dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The fuel system on the 2012-2017 Lamborghini Aventador includes an EVAP system, short for evaporative emissions control. Its job is to hold fuel vapors from the tank in a carbon canister, then route those vapors through purge valves so the engine burns them instead of venting them outside the car. A roll over valve also helps control fuel movement from the tank.
On affected Aventadors, a full or heavily overfilled tank, combined with certain maneuvers, can overwhelm that system. Liquid gasoline reaches the purge valves instead of staying in the tank and vapor canister. Once the canister is saturated or the purge valves malfunction, fuel or fuel vapor can move where it should not. Lamborghini found that gasoline can contact hot exhaust parts, especially with over-revving at idle or an aftermarket exhaust that produces large flames.
Owners can see a malfunction indicator light when purge valves malfunction. A gas smell outside the car is another warning sign.
Who's affected?
Covers 6 model years of the Aventador with the same fuel system component.
| 2016 Lamborghini Aventador | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2012 Lamborghini Aventador | fuel system |
| 2017 Lamborghini Aventador | fuel system |
| 2015 Lamborghini Aventador | fuel system |
| 2013 Lamborghini Aventador | fuel system |
| 2014 Lamborghini Aventador | fuel system |
| Units affected | 1,453 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
Gasoline that reaches an ignition source, including a hot exhaust system, increases the risk of a fire. If the malfunction indicator light comes on or you smell gas outside the car, park safely and contact a Lamborghini dealer for guidance. Repair is free at any franchised Lamborghini dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2017 Lamborghini Aventador is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Lamborghini dealer to schedule the free evaporative-emissions-system upgrade that addresses gasoline contact with the exhaust system.
- Bring the recall notice if Lamborghini mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V073 when you call.
- Avoid driving with a full fuel tank until the repair is complete.
- Call Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276 if you need help scheduling the dealer repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lamborghini technician upgrades the fuel tank's evaporative emissions system. The repair is available now, and the parts and labor are free under the recall. Lamborghini also has a general reimbursement plan on file for eligible out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. If you already paid for a related fuel tank or evaporative emissions repair, bring your receipts and repair paperwork to the service desk and ask how to submit them under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 3, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 17, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| February 17, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 24, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 2, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V073?
Recall 17V073 covers 1,453 2012-2017 Lamborghini Aventador vehicles with a fuel-system defect. In certain driving conditions with a full gas tank, gasoline can contact the exhaust system. Lamborghini dealers will upgrade the fuel tank's evaporative emissions system for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2017 Lamborghini Aventador is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Aventador is included in recall 17V073. If it is, contact a franchised Lamborghini dealer to schedule the fuel-system repair. Reference recall number 17V073 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Lamborghini's remedy says dealers will upgrade the fuel tank's evaporative emissions system free of charge at a franchised Lamborghini dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 17V073?
The safety risk is fire. Gasoline contact with an ignition source, including a hot exhaust system, can increase the risk of a fire. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair and ask the dealer any driving questions before the appointment.
What if I bought my Lamborghini Aventador used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Aventador is included, then call a franchised Lamborghini dealer with recall number 17V073 and your VIN.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V073000 |
|---|---|
| Lamborghini customer service | 1-866-681-6276 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V073 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V073000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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