2012 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
24
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR
The 2012 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2012 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR, potentially affecting up to 3,297 vehicles.
Recall 18V391000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 1,700 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V073000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 1,453 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 12V561000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 144 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR.
Safety Rating for the 2012 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR
AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
BI.20.19 — EQUIPMENT
Information for the field with regard to the availability of a new version of AMI cable that is to be used in case a replacement is necessary.
L73X-T-08-19 — EQUIPMENT
As a result of a continuous product monitoring, Automo-bili Lamborghini Spa has detected that in some cases the cold junctions for thermocouples could detect an incorrect catalyst temperature due to the actual mounting position.
L73X-A.07.19 — ENGINE
Automobili Lamborghini Spa has detected that in some cases the cold junctions for thermocouples could detect an incorrect catalyst temperature due to the actual mounting position.
BI.01.18 — EQUIPMENT
Lamborghini dealers are informed that the emergency opening procedure of the petrol window described in the owner's manual supplied with the cars is incomplete.
BI.02.18 — EQUIPMENT
Lamborghini dealers are informed the replacement codes in case of rupture of one or both the air intake deflector?s PIN.
L73XA0517 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
As a result of continuous product monitoring, Automobili Lamborghini Spa introduced new fuel stickers specifying the recommended minimum octane number expressed in RON (Research Octane Number) or AKI (Anti-Knock Index) for the gasoline to be used for refueling.
L83XA0714 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:AIR HANDLER/CHAMBER, DUCTS, AND VALVES
Coolers and air ducts replacement.
LBXA1014 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:AIR HANDLER/CHAMBER, DUCTS, AND VALVES
Air duct update.
L83XA0614 — EQUIPMENT
Belt tensioner upgrade.
L83XA0214 — EQUIPMENT
Installation of rubber boot onto alternator.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR
- 2012 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR (current)
- 2013 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR — 0 complaints
- 2014 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR — 2 complaints
- 2015 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR — 0 complaints
- 2016 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR — 0 complaints
- 2017 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR — 0 complaints
Other LAMBORGHINI Models
- LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO — 5 total complaints
- LAMBORGHINI URUS — 4 total complaints
- LAMBORGHINI HURACAN — 3 total complaints
- LAMBORGHINI DIABLO — 2 total complaints
- LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR S — 1 total complaint
- LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SPYDER — 1 total complaint
- LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO — 1 total complaint
- LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR ROADSTER — 0 total complaints