Jeremy Clarkson has been accused of "fabricating" the danger he was in during his recent trip to Argentina.
The crew had to leave the country after a Porsche with a number plate which appeared to reference the Falklands War angered locals.
It was reported they feared they were going to be stoned to death.
But Argentina's UK ambassador Alicia Castro claimed Clarkson had "fabricated an exaggerated story".
Sports cars driven by the presenters of Top Gear have been damaged following an attack by protesters angry at a car's number plate which appeared to refer to the Falklands conflict.
Dramatic footage posted online captured the moment the cast and crew appeared to be pelted with stones.
Footage appears to show the moment protesters throw stones and hurl abuse at the presenters of Top Gear for "mocking" the Falklands War.
The Top Gear team faced angry protests after using a number plate that appeared to reference the Falklands War.