This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador.
13 mpg combined
18.1 L/100km
Two Seaters
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2012 Lamborghini Aventador has 3 recalls, the most serious involving fuel that can contact the hot exhaust system during certain driving conditions with a full tank, raising the risk of a fire.
The engine can also stall unexpectedly when the driver lifts off the accelerator below 2,000 rpm while the transmission is automatically downshifting, cutting power without warning and leaving the car vulnerable to a rear-end collision. On the lighting side, the headlights on certain early-production vehicles can be aimed horizontally but not vertically, meaning the beam angle cannot be properly adjusted up or down. A beam aimed too high can blind oncoming drivers, while one aimed too low cuts the driver's ability to see the road ahead at night.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine may stall unexpectedly when you release the accelerator pedal below 2000 rpm while the transmission is automatically downshifting to a lower gear.
What the fix does
Dealers will install updated engine software at no charge to prevent the stalling condition.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When the fuel tank is full and under certain driving conditions, gasoline may contact the hot exhaust system.
What the fix does
Dealers will upgrade the fuel tank's evaporative emissions system at no cost to prevent gasoline contact with the exhaust.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlights can be aimed side to side but cannot be aimed up or down, which does not meet federal safety standards for lamp aiming.
What the fix does
Dealers will adjust the headlights to enable vertical aiming and disable horizontal aiming at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
