The Lamborghini Murcielago spans 2004–2010 with 7 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.5/5 ForCar reliability score. It delivers up to 11 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Lamborghini Murcielago is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2004 to 2010 across multiple generations.
How to read a Lamborghini Murcielago VIN — every digit explained
Every Lamborghini Murcielago carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Lamborghini and the country it was built in (real Lamborghini codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Murcielago.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- ItalyZHW
- USAZPB
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Murcielago, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Lamborghini Murcielago have?
The Lamborghini Murcielago has 7 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2004–2010. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2010 Lamborghini Murcielago recalls 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
What's wrong. Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Murcielago Coupes and Roadsters fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
Risk. Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began February 27, 2014. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L82X-R.01.13 (Model Year 2006 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster), and LB82X-R.02.13 for the MY2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster.
2009 Lamborghini Murcielago recalls 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
What's wrong. Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Murcielago Coupes and Roadsters fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
Risk. Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began February 27, 2014. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L82X-R.01.13 (Model Year 2006 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster), and LB82X-R.02.13 for the MY2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster.
2008 Lamborghini Murcielago recalls 2
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
What's wrong. LAMBORGHINI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 MURCIELAGO AND MURCIELAGO ROADSTER VEHICLES. THE WELDS HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP SUPPORT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK COULD DETACH. THIS SITUATION MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAMBORGHINI AT 1-912-409-5634 OR 1-508-808-9562.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
What's wrong. Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Murcielago Coupes and Roadsters fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
Risk. Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began February 27, 2014. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L82X-R.01.13 (Model Year 2006 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster), and LB82X-R.02.13 for the MY2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster.
2007 Lamborghini Murcielago recalls 2
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
What's wrong. LAMBORGHINI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 MURCIELAGO AND MURCIELAGO ROADSTER VEHICLES. THE WELDS HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP SUPPORT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK COULD DETACH. THIS SITUATION MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAMBORGHINI AT 1-912-409-5634 OR 1-508-808-9562.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
What's wrong. Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Murcielago Coupes and Roadsters fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
Risk. Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began February 27, 2014. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L82X-R.01.13 (Model Year 2006 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster), and LB82X-R.02.13 for the MY2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster.
2006 Lamborghini Murcielago recalls 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
What's wrong. Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Murcielago Coupes and Roadsters fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
Risk. Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began February 27, 2014. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L82X-R.01.13 (Model Year 2006 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster), and LB82X-R.02.13 for the MY2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster.
Best and worst years for the Lamborghini Murcielago
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Lamborghini Murcielago — best- and worst-year trends will appear here once that data is in.
What are the most common Lamborghini Murcielago problems?
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint data for the Lamborghini Murcielago — the most-reported problems will appear here once that data is in.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Lamborghini Murcielago specifications & dimensions
The 2007–2010 Lamborghini Murcielago measures 181″ long on a 105″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 3,649 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Lamborghini Murcielago window sticker.
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2010 | 181″ | 81″ | 45″ | 105″ | 3,649 lb |
| 2004 | 180″ | 81″ | 45″ | 105″ | 3,649 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Lamborghini Murcielago cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Murcielago holds — passengers and cargo. Seating, cargo and interior dimensions vary by trim and seat configuration — decode your VIN for the exact build.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Lamborghini Murcielago tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Lamborghini Murcielago get?
The Lamborghini Murcielago returns up to 11 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $7,000/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago (6.5L 12-cyl) gets 11 mpg combined and costs about $7,000/yr to fuel, emitting 808 g/mi CO₂ (smog 5/10) — about $24,000 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Murcielago | 9 | 14 | $7,000 | 808 | 5/10 | 6.5L 12-cyl | |
| 2009 Murcielago | 9 | 14 | $7,000 | 808 | 5/10 | 6.5L 12-cyl | |
| 2008 Murcielago | 9 | 14 | $7,000 | 808 | 5/10 | 6.5L 12-cyl |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the Murcielago stacks up against the most fuel-efficient two-seaters, or calculate this Murcielago's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Lamborghini Murcielago have? Power & range
The Lamborghini Murcielago is offered with 1 powertrain — 6.5L 12-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 6.5L · 12-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | AWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Lamborghini Murcielago cost to own?
A Lamborghini Murcielago depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Check what a used Murcielago is worth today or browse current used-market prices before you buy or sell. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | $24,000 | −$6,000 |
| Year 2 | 70% | $21,000 | −$9,000 |
| Year 3 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 4 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 5 | 46% | $13,800 | −$16,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Murcielago loses about 54% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $35,000 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Murcielago ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
Is the Lamborghini Murcielago safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Murcielago yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a Lamborghini Murcielago last?
A well-maintained Lamborghini Murcielago typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.5/5.
Check your Lamborghini Murcielago’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this Murcielago’s VIN free →All Lamborghini Murcielago model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Lamborghini Murcielago — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Murcielago | 1 recall | — | |
| 2009 Murcielago | 1 recall | — | |
| 2008 Murcielago | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2007 Murcielago | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2006 Murcielago | 1 recall | — | |
| 2005 Murcielago | 0 | — | |
| 2004 Murcielago | 0 | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Murcielago?
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Lamborghini Murcielago.
How many recalls does the Murcielago have?
7 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2004–2010. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all Lamborghini recalls and reliability across every model.
What MPG does the Murcielago get?
Up to 11 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a Murcielago last?
A well-maintained Murcielago typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Murcielago reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Murcielago is 4.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Lamborghini Murcielago warranty?
New Lamborghini models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Lamborghini dealer.
Where is the Lamborghini Murcielago made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Murcielago's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Lamborghini may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much does a Murcielago weigh?
The Murcielago's curb weight is around 3,649 lb. Its GVWR — the maximum loaded weight — decodes from the VIN.
How much ground clearance does the Murcielago have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.