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Lamborghini recalled model in Diogo Jota crash over safety concerns

The model of car driven by Diogo Jota in his fatal crash was the subject of numerous recalls over the years, according to reports.

Jota died after being involved in a car crash in Spain in the early hours of Thursday morning. The 28-year-old had been traveling with his brother Andre Silva, who also passed away in the accident, after being advised not to fly by doctors due to recent surgery on his lung.

Tributes have been flowing across the world since the news broke yesterday, with Jota’s Liverpool teammates expressing their sorrow on social media. Among those paying tribute have been Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, while ex-Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson laid flowers for his former teammate at Anfield.

The crash occurred on Spain’s A-52 road near Zamora. A tire blowout is said to have triggered the accident, with Jota’s car being found engulfed in flames.

The car was believed to be a Lamborghini Huracan - the model is no longer in production, but was one of the Italian manufacturer’s most successful cars.

The Huracan has faced a number of safety-related recalls over the years, according to Carscoops.com.

A tire explosion is said to have triggered the accident

A tire explosion is said to have triggered the accident (Image: Getty Images)

In September 2024, 39 Huracan EVO Spyder vehicles were recalled in the US, with Lamborghini admitting that a crash protection bracket, which is crucial to the front structural member, may have been installed on the wrong side.

That came after Lamborghini recalled 7,805 Huracan models in November 2023 due to a function in the infotainment system which allowed drivers to adjust their headlights horizontally - a feature that is not allowed in the US due to the possibility of creating glare for oncoming traffic.

Some 2021 and 2023 Huracan Coupe and Spyder models were also recalled due to concerns that doors may fail to open properly in an emergency because of the unlatching cable’s safety clip not being secured properly during assembly.

KIRKBY, ENGLAND - MAY 24: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Diogo Jota of Liverpool during the final training session of the season at AXA Training Centre on May 24, 2025 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Diogo Jota died at the age of 28, along with his brother Andre Silva (Image: Getty Images)

Models built between 2021 and early 2022 were also recalled due to the possibility of the seat belt warning system and dashboard visual indicator not activating when the vehicle was traveling below 20 km/h.

Jota and his brother’s bodies have now returned to their hometown of Gondomar in Portugal, where a wake will take place on Friday, with Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro among those in attendance.

The funeral will take place on Saturday in the same town in which Jota married his long-term partner Rute just last month.

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