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Lamborghini Aventador recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint for the Lamborghini Aventador, covering model years 2012 to 2018. Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 4 recall campaigns on file
  • 1 owner complaint (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 7 model years with data (2012–2018)
  • top component: Engine (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 18V461000 (reported Jul 11, 2018)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (100.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Lamborghini Aventador complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 1 complaints are for the 2014 model year.

Lamborghini Aventador complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Lamborghini Aventador complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201410100

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Lamborghini Aventador components

top 2 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (100.0% of all 1), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (1).

Components named most often in Lamborghini Aventador complaints (top 2)
Components named most often in Lamborghini Aventador complaints (top 2)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine1100.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System1100.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Lamborghini Aventador recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Aventador, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2012 to 2018. The 2012, 2015 and 2016 model years appear in the most campaigns (3 each).

  • 4 recall campaigns
Lamborghini Aventador recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2012: 3 campaigns2013: 2 campaigns2014: 2 campaigns2015: 3 campaigns2016: 3 campaigns2017: 2 campaigns2018: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 18V461000

    Reported

    Wheels

    Model years 2015–2016

    Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Lamborghini Aventador SV Coupe and Aventador SV Roadster vehicles. The bolts centering and supporting the brake discs to the wheel's hub may loosen over time. Continued driving with loose centering bolts may result in the wheel detaching.

    Consequence:
    A wheel detachment can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the centering bolts with ones that have thread-locking fluid, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2018. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L73XR0318.

    Filed by Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini)

  2. NHTSA campaign 18V391000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model years 2012–2018

    Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe and Roadster vehicles. The engine may stall unexpectedly during certain driving conditions such as when the accelerator pedal is released below 2000 rpms while the transmission is automatically down shifting to a lower gear.

    Consequence:
    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will install updated engine software, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L73X-R.02.18.

    Filed by Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini)

  3. NHTSA campaign 17V073000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Model years 2012–2017

    Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Aventador Coupe and Aventador Roadster vehicles. In certain driving conditions while the vehicle has a full gas tank, gasoline may contact the exhaust system.

    Consequence:
    Gasoline contact with an ignition source such as a hot exhaust system can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the fuel tank's evaporative emissions system, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276.

    Filed by Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini)

  4. NHTSA campaign 12V561000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model year 2012

    Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2012 Aventador vehicles manufactured July 15, 2011, through April 20, 2012 for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles may have headlights that can be aimed horizontally but not vertically.

    Consequence:
    An incorrect headlamp aim could reduce the drivers visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic. Either condition may increase the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will enable the vertical aiming and disable the horizontal aiming of the headlights, free of charge. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276.

    Filed by Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Lamborghini Aventador questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Lamborghini Aventador have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Lamborghini Aventador, covering model years 2012 to 2018. The most recent, 18V461000, was reported on July 11, 2018 and is filed under “Wheels”. The 2012, 2015 and 2016 model years are covered by the most campaigns (3 each).

What is the most common Lamborghini Aventador complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 100.0% of all 1. Fuel/Propulsion System (1) follows. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Lamborghini Aventador?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Lamborghini dealer.

How many Lamborghini Aventador complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1 complaint, 0 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.