The most-reported Gallardo run is ZHWGU11S34L (2004 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Power train problems make up 20% of reports; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for Gallardo model years 2004–2014.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Lamborghini Gallardo has 4 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Gallardo complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZHWGU11S34L•••••• | 2004 | — | 1 | |
| ZHWGU22T96L•••••• | 2006 | — | 1 | |
| ZHWGU12N96L•••••• | 2006 | — | 1 | |
| ZHWGU22T88L•••••• | 2008 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 15 Gallardo VINs so far, most often 2006, 2012, 2014 builds.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 20% of everything Lamborghini Gallardo owners report: Power Train, 1 of 4 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | — | 1 | |
| Fuel System | — | 1 | |
| Gasoline | — | 1 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | 1 | |
| Electrical System | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Lamborghini Gallardo; the 4 below cover build years 2004 to 2014. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 18V833000 | Electrical System:software | 2011–2014 |
| 13V471000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor | 2007–2009 |
| 12V430000 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 2004–2006 |
| 06V057000 | Suspension | 2006 |
18V833000 was opened in 2018 on cars built from 2011: 7 years on the road before the recall.
The Gallardo against its rivals
The Gallardo draws 1 complaints per production run; the Porsche Boxster 1.2. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamborghini Gallardo | 4 | 4 | 0% | |
| Porsche Boxster | 128 | 103 | 5.5% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Lamborghini Gallardo | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 4 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 3 (75%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Lamborghini Gallardo share of that is 4 complaints over 4 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Lamborghini Gallardo VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 4 NHTSA complaints from 4 Gallardo runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Gallardo production run has the most complaints?
ZHWGU11S34L, a 2004 build, with 1 complaints. The typical Gallardo run has 1.
Does the Gallardo get more complaints than the Porsche Boxster?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the Gallardo against 1.2 for the Porsche Boxster.
How many Gallardo complaints involve a crash?
0% of 4 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 3 involved a fire.
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