Model year
2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 1 complaint for the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 0 complaints under GALLARDO SPYDER. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 12–13 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $6,300–$6,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 2 complaints
- 2005 0 complaints
- 2006 2 complaints
- 2007 0 complaints
- 2008 1 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2011 0 complaints
- 2012 0 complaints
- 2013 0 complaints
- 2014 0 complaints
Recalls
13V471000 · Sep 30, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
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.
Complaints
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| GALLARDO SPYDER | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallardo Coupe · 5L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 10 | 17 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
| Gallardo Coupe · 5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 17 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
| Gallardo Spyder · 5L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 10 | 15 | 12 | — | — | $6,850 |
| Gallardo Spyder · 5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 10 | 16 | 12 | — | — | $6,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.