2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
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.
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.
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Suspension
On certain vehicles, the bolted connections on the suspension's double wishbones may come loose over time or under extreme loading.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the double wishbone suspension as necessary free of charge. The recall began on february 28, 2006. Owners may contact automobili lamborghini at 1-781-788-0600.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Engine compartment fire while vehicle was being refueled”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 12, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
“Vehicle caught fire while refueling. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 10, 2008 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo (L-140/715 Gallardo). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12–13 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 10–11 / 15–17 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 10 cyl, 5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Lamborghini Gallardo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lamborghini Gallardo model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo
How do I know if my 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lamborghini dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V057000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lamborghini models
- Urus5 complaints
- Huracan2 complaints
- Aventador1 complaints
- Aventador S1 complaints
- Diablo1 complaints
- Gallardo Spyder1 complaints
- Murcielago1 complaints
- Aventador Roadster0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.