Lamborghini is recalling 27 units of its new hybrid supercar, the Revuelto, due to a door defect that could pose a safety risk. The issue was discovered during internal checks and affects select 2024 and 2025 models.
What’s the Problem?
The door’s gas spring system, used to hold the iconic scissor doors open, may have faulty support pins. If the pins come loose, the door could suddenly fall shut without warning, potentially injuring someone. Lamborghini hasn’t received any injury reports yet, but they’re recalling the cars as a precaution.
What Happens Next?
Owners will be officially notified by early September 2025. Dealerships will inspect and fix the issue for free. Lamborghini has also updated its manufacturing process to prevent this from happening again.
Does This Affect Africa?
Yes, potentially. While Revuelto numbers in Africa are tiny, there are Lamborghini dealerships in Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco, and Kenya. Any Revuelto bought or shipped into these markets will be eligible for the recall through these channels.
For instance, Davido recently made headlines after buying what’s believed to be Africa’s first Revuelto. It would likely fall under this recall as well.
This isn’t the first time a luxury automaker has recalled vehicles in Africa. In 2023, Honda recalled thousands of cars over airbag issues and handled it through its West African offices. Lamborghini is expected to follow a similar model, working with local partners to reach the few affected owners.
Only 27 cars are involved globally, but it’s still a reminder that even high-end vehicles can have defects, especially when new technology is involved.
The Revuelto is Lamborghini’s first plug-in hybrid, pairing a V12 engine with three electric motors for a combined output of 1,001 horsepower. While that performance is impressive, it introduces mechanical intricacies. Safety and reliability depend as much on manufacturer support as they do on engineering excellence.
