Check a VIN

2012 Lamborghini Aventador problems

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
40

The worst 2012 Lamborghini Aventador problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

Recalls 3

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported June 12, 2018 · 1,700 vehicles affected
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, gasolineReported February 3, 2017 · 1,453 vehicles affected
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: headlightsReported December 4, 2012 · 144 vehicles affected
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

See all 3 recalls for the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador

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.

See all 40 bulletins for the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador

Compare the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador

Other model years

2014

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.

Share your experience with the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador

Tell other buyers what went wrong and what it cost. We review every report before it appears, and we never publish names, emails or VINs.

No names, contact details or links. Reports about a dealer or a person are not published.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used 2012 Lamborghini Aventador?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history
Is this car on a recall?Check VIN