Recall 19V696 covers 441 2017-2019 Lamborghini Aventador S and Aventador S Roadster vehicles for software-related engine stalls. Repair is free at franchised Lamborghini dealers.
Lamborghini is recalling 441 2017-2019 Aventador S Roadster and Aventador S vehicles because engine management software can let the engine stall while coasting to a stop. An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash, and Lamborghini dealers will update the software free of charge.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The engine management software in 2017-2019 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster and Aventador S vehicles controls how the engine responds as the car slows, including idle speed when the accelerator is released. At a stop, the software has to keep the engine turning at enough revolutions to stay running instead of letting it drop too low.
On affected vehicles, that idle control is not stable enough during the approach to a stop. When the driver releases the accelerator and the engine comes down toward idle, the software can let engine speed undershoot the minimum needed to keep the engine running. That creates a risk of an engine stall while coasting to a stop. The recall repair updates the engine software to improve idle-speed control.
There is no warning sign before failure. Lamborghini reported no particular driver perception just before the stall, so an owner should not expect a warning light, sound, or change in pedal feel first.
Who's affected?
Spans the Aventador S and Aventador S Roadster across 2017-2019, with engine and electrical system software listed for each.
| 2019 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster | Engine |
|---|---|
| 2019 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster | electrical system software |
| 2019 Lamborghini Aventador S | Engine |
| 2019 Lamborghini Aventador S | electrical system software |
| 2018 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster | Engine |
| 2018 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster | electrical system software |
| 2017 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster | Engine |
| 2017 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster | electrical system software |
| 2017 Lamborghini Aventador S | Engine |
| 2017 Lamborghini Aventador S | electrical system software |
| 2018 Lamborghini Aventador S | Engine |
| 2018 Lamborghini Aventador S | electrical system software |
| Units affected | 441 |
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?
An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash because the vehicle can stop responding while in traffic. There is no warning sign before the stall, so schedule the software update soon and use extra caution until it is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Lamborghini dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2019 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster or Aventador S is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lamborghini dealer to schedule the free engine software update that fixes the stall risk when coasting to a stop.
- Bring the recall notice if Lamborghini mailed one, or reference recall number 19V696 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the software update is complete; leave extra room when slowing to a stop.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lamborghini technician updates the engine software that manages engine operation while the vehicle is coasting to a stop. The software update and labor are free under recall 19V696. Lamborghini's general reimbursement plan is on file for eligible owners who already paid for this software-related repair before the recall notice. Keep any invoice or payment documentation and contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276 for the claim process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 2, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 29, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| November 29, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 16, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 22, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V696?
Recall 19V696 covers 441 2017-2019 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster and Aventador S vehicles with engine management software that can let the engine stall while coasting to a stop. An unexpected engine stall increases crash risk. Lamborghini dealers update the engine software for free.
What should I do if my 2017-2019 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster or Aventador S is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V696. If it is, contact a franchised Lamborghini dealer to schedule the engine software update. Reference recall number 19V696 or Lamborghini recall number L73XR0219 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Lamborghini dealers update the engine software free of charge. Lamborghini's remedy for recall 19V696 is the dealer software update, not a paid owner repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unexpected engine stall while the vehicle is coasting to a stop. A stall reduces the driver's ability to continue normal driving and increases crash risk. The free dealer software update corrects the engine management software tied to recall 19V696.
What if I bought my Lamborghini Aventador S 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 S Roadster or Aventador S is included, then call a Lamborghini dealer and reference recall 19V696.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V696000 |
|---|---|
| Lamborghini customer service | 1-866-681-6276 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V696 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V696000 |
Source documents
-
Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (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)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →