Sun: The Lamborghini driven by Jota has been recalled many times due to safety issues
28-year-old Liverpool striker Diogo Jota died in a car accident with his younger brother, and the vehicle was severely burned, but according to the Spanish National Guard, the license plate confirmed that the car was a Lamborghini, which was initially speculated to be Huracán. The Sun said that the model has been recalled many times due to serious safety issues.
According to insiders of Lamborghini, Huracán is a luxury car that often appears in the garages of stars, and Walker has been found driving this car. The model has been discontinued and was once one of Lamborghini's most successful models. Authorities are investigating whether the crash was caused by a tire blowout, and there is no indication that the safety issues involved in the recall of the model in recent years are related to Jota's tragedy. In addition, it is not clear which Huracán model was in a car accident.
Carscoops.com reported that Lamborghini Huracán's previous announcement of being recalled includes headlight problems that may cause glare and reduce visibility, and seat belt warning system failures. A recall in September 2024 affected 39 Huracán EVO Spyders on the U.S. market. Lamborghini acknowledged that due to human error at the San Agata-Bolognese plant, an important collision protection bracket could have been installed in the wrong position. In November 2023, Lamborghini recalled 7,805 Huracáns produced between July 30, 2014 and October 30, 2023. The problem involves a feature in the in-vehicle entertainment system that allows the driver to level the headlights, including a "tourism mode" that is adjusted to suit the left side of the journey. This feature does not comply with federal safety regulations, which may cause glare to be disturbed by opposing vehicles and reduce the driver's line of sight clarity. Lamborghini has removed related features by releasing new software.
In 2021 and 2023, some Huracán Coupé and Spyder models were recalled due to safety risks, and the safety clips of door unlocking cables may not be properly secured during assembly, which raises concerns about the inability to open properly in emergencies. Lamborghini said that authorized dealers will check and fix the problem for free. A Lamborghini spokesman told the Sun in a statement: "We are deeply saddened by an accident involving Lamborghini in Spain, which caused the tragic death of the Jota brothers. In this sad time, we express our heartfelt condolences to their families. Lamborghini Automobile Company is waiting for further information on the accident situation, please fully respect the relevant personnel."