The worst 2012 Lamborghini Aventador problems
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Recalls 3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V391000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V073000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 12V561000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador 40
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lamborghini information to the field for identifying the correct tires to be installed in Lamborghini...
- Lamborghini informs that in case of replacement of the engine control unit or/and gearbox control unit,...
- Information for the field with regard to the availability of a new version of AMI cable that is to be used...
- As a result of a continuous product monitoring, Automo-bili Lamborghini Spa has detected that in some...
- Automobili Lamborghini Spa has detected that in some cases the cold junctions for thermocouples could...
- Automobili Lamborghini SpA has encountered a mistake on the emergency procedure for opening the fuel flap...
- Automobili Lamborghini Spa has identified a problem in the idler roller.
- Lamborghini dealers are informed that the emergency opening procedure of the petrol window described in...
- Lamborghini dealers are informed the replacement codes in case of rupture of one or both the air intake...
- Automobili Lamborghini Spa has introduced a new relay for e-gear pump.
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Questions about the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador
Is the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador have?
3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and exterior lighting.
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