- Lamborghini is recalling 2,133 Urus SUVs over hoods that could open during driving
- The issue lies in rivets that hold the hood latch strikers in place
- The automaker will replace these parts as part of the safety remedy
Performance at high speed is a part of Lamborghini’s DNA but more speed equals more stress. Now, a new recall of the Urus SUV comes due to the stress of high-speed driving and the danger that such stress could cause the hood to fly up. The automaker says that over 2,100 examples need an inspection and probably some replacement parts.
In total, the recall includes 2,133 Urus S and Urus Peformante SUVs. Of that population, Lamborghini expects that just two percent actually have the defect. That issue lies in the rivet studs that fix the hood latch strikers. They’re designed to deform as part of their operation. When they don’t, a potential problem arises.
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Lamborghini says that if low-deformed rivet studs are assembled on the same latch striker it might allow for air entry between the hood and bumper. At high speeds, (strangely Lamborghini is very specific about this) above 94 mph (151 km/h), that air rushing in could cause the latch to fail. In that sort of situation, the driver could end up with a windshield full of hood. Clearly, that’s a big safety risk.
As such, the recall filed with the NHTSA requires all potentially affected cars to come in for service. Lamborghini techs will inspect the part and repair it or install a striker support plate for free. The automaker says that some owners might notice a small misalignment between the hood and fender that indicates an issue.
In fact, this misalignment ended up sparking this whole recall. In August 2023, the manufacturer received two non-safety warranty claims over misalignment between the carbon hood and the fender. Then, in February, a third claim popped up in Indonesia surrounding a hood that detached at high speed on an early production Urus. That’s when a second investigation into the issue uncovered the rivet problem.
Lamborghini says it’ll notify dealers no later than June 21 and owners no later than July 5. That latter group can keep tabs on the recall through the Lamborghini app or by visiting NHTSA.gov and inputting their VIN number.
