Lamborghini Revuelto Recall: These Doors Might Not Let You Out
“What rises inevitably falls—and it might happen when you least anticipate it.”
Scissor doors have become synonymous with Lamborghini. So much so that even when they appear on other vehicles, they’re still often called “Lambo doors.” These dramatic, upward-swinging portals are a signature of the brand’s exotic appeal.
But with such bold design comes a serious responsibility to ensure they work flawlessly. Unfortunately, a new recall highlights that even iconic features aren’t immune to engineering hiccups. It turns out that not everything is going as planned behind those signature doors—prompting a reconsideration of just how reliable scissor doors really are.
Lamborghini is issuing a recall for 27 units of its Revuelto plug-in hybrid supercar, manufactured between December 20, 2023, and October 28, 2024, as well as from November 10, 2024, to February 18, 2025. While the recall is limited in scope, it stands out for one alarming reason: those iconic scissor doors—hallmarks of Lamborghini’s dramatic styling—might unexpectedly slam shut.
Awesome Doors, Less Awesome Problems
Lamborghini has identified a potential issue with the “spherical pin that supports the door gas springs” on its Revuelto supercar. The problem surfaced during a post-production check, where one vehicle was found with a loose spring. A deeper investigation revealed a similar fault at a dealership before delivery—this time due to “low tightening of the spherical pin.”
Lamborghini traced the issue to a possible production error during assembly, where it couldn’t confirm that the spherical pin had been tightened to the correct torque specification. While the company says there have been no crashes, injuries, or customer complaints related to the problem, it issued the recall out of caution to ensure the affected vehicles are promptly repaired.
To keep Lamborghini’s iconic scissor doors opening—and staying—upward, the system relies on an assist strut. Lamborghini calls it a gas spring, which works just like the struts on a hood or trunk but is tailored for this unique application. If the pin holding the spring comes loose, the spring can detach from the car entirely. That means if it happens while the door is open, the door could suddenly slam shut. If it happens while the car is parked, you’d have to lift the full weight of the door to get in or out. And since a Lamborghini door measures roughly 9 feet long, it’s going to be heavy—carbon fiber or not.
Don’t Let Your Lambo Get the Drop on You
To be perfectly clear: we’re not saying these Italian doors will stage a dramatic uprising like France in 1789 or star in some Final Destination-style disaster. They’re not likely to chop off any limbs. That said, Lamborghini warns there is a potential risk of injury and greater danger in an emergency if the door’s assist system fails.
While Rolls-Royce and some others opt to call their unique door designs “coach doors,” Lamborghini sticks with the widely recognized term “scissor doors” to describe its distinctive upward-opening panels.
The first Lamborghini to sport the iconic scissor doors was the 1971 LP500 Countach prototype. Designer Marcello Gandini, driven by a passion for innovation, felt that conventional doors and wedge shapes just wouldn’t cut it. That classic supercar move—leaning out of the large door opening to check behind while reversing? Lamborghini says that was intentional from day one. Ever since, it’s been a defining part of the Lamborghini V12 experience.
If you’re one of the 27 lucky Lamborghini owners affected, expect a letter from the company this September. But let’s be honest—with a car that pricey, chances are your dealer will be at your doorstep with a torque wrench well before then.
