Automobili Lamborghini has recalled its entry-level supercar due to incorrectly adjusted headlights. Just over 7,800 vehicles produced for the United States market are included in said recall, with production dates ranging between July 2014 and October 2023.
The affected population concerns 2015 through 2024 models beginning with vehicle identification number ZHWUC1ZF3FLA00517 and ending with ZHWUB6ZF6RLA25884. Unfortunately for the owners of said vehicles, the VINs aren't sequential. That's not a biggie, though, because owners can simply run the VINs on the NHTSA's website to determine whether their vehicles are recalled or not.
The Raging Bull of Sant'Agata Bolognese became aware of this issue on November 15 during a product inspection in Japan. Lamborghini ultimately identified an issue with the front lighting system, an issue caused by incorrect software. How come? As it happens, the V10-powered supercars in question were produced with software that allows for horizontal adjustments. Under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, that's not allowed in the United States of America.
According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the cutoff gradient isn't positioned according to market specifications. Dealers nationwide will be instructed to reflash the infotainment system to deactivate two headlamp functions, those being Tourist Mode (for left-hand driving in countries such as the UK) and the adaptive front lighting system (or AFS for short).
Lamborghini rolled out the updated software in production back on November 23, which is eight days after the Italian automaker was informed of the problem by its Japanese division. That being said, 2015 – 2024 Lamborghini Huracan owners will be informed via mail no later than February 1, 2024.
Photo: Luca Riva / Lamborghini
If you're in the market for a brand-new Huracan, that would be 220 big ones for the rear-driven coupe. However, you've missed your chance to configure your desired specification. Back in May 2023, the Volkswagen Group-owned automaker confirmed that the Huracan is sold out through the end of production. Sometime in the second half of 2024, the long-awaited heir apparent will debut as a 2025 model.
But as opposed to the Huracan, the yet-unnamed successor will feature a twin-turbocharged V8. With the R8 on its way out as well, the Huracan's naturally aspirated V10 will go the way of the dodo in the nearest of futures. Rather than Automobili Lamborghini, which developed the original 5.0-liter mill of the Gallardo, the 5.2er is an Audi design.
Internally referred to as LB634, the next-gen supercar also happens to boast a degree of electrification. Closely related to the Revuelto (a.k.a. LB744) in terms of chassis and suspension technology, the Baby Lambo could also get a trio of electric drive units: two for the front axle and one driving the rear wheels.
With the McLaren Artura belting out 671 horsepower and the Ferrari 296 rated at 819 horsepower, Lamborghini's newcomer is believed to develop at least 850 ponies. Being a V8-powered bruiser with all-wheel drive as opposed to V6 RWD for its main rivals, the LB634 could boast a huge number of pre-orders prior to the public unveiling.
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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