NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Lamborghini Aventador Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2012 Lamborghini Aventador has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lamborghini dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #18V391000Reported June 12, 2018 · Automobili Lamborghini
Potentially affected: 1,700 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA #17V073000Reported February 3, 2017 · Automobili Lamborghini
Potentially affected: 1,453 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Gasoline contact with an ignition source such as a hot exhaust system can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA #12V561000Reported December 4, 2012 · AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI
Potentially affected: 144 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An incorrect headlamp aim could reduce the drivers visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic. Either condition may increase the risk of crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Lamborghini's recall campaign number is LB834-R.09.12.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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