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2016 Lamborghini Aventador problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Aventador years?

Aventador NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted2 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints
Aventador NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V461000Tires & WheelsJuly 11, 2018 · 8 units

Defect

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.

18V391000EngineJune 12, 2018 · 1,700 units

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.

17V073000Fuel SystemFebruary 3, 2017 · 1,453 units

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.

2016 Lamborghini Aventador — common questions

Is the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Lamborghini Aventador. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.