Model year 2018 · Two Seaters

2018 Lamborghini Aventador: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador at 12 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year.

Safety recalls

3

EPA combined mpg

12

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as AVENTADOR S, AVENTADOR S ROADSTER, AVENTADOR SVJ.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lamborghini dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Lamborghini Aventador recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador, newest first.

Structure: Body: Hood: Hinge and attachments

NHTSA 21V107000 Reported Feb 24, 2021
Filed by
Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) (manufacturer recall no. L734-R.01.21)
Units affected
221 (estimate)
Problem
Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Aventador SVJ Coupe vehicles. The hood hinge screws may loosen, possibly resulting in an unlatched hood. This may cause the hood to detach from the vehicle in certain, high-speed driving conditions.
Risk
A detached hood can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood hinge screws, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Automobili Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Automobili Lamborghini's number for this recall is L734-R.01.21.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Software and 1 more component

NHTSA 19V696000 Reported Oct 2, 2019
Filed by
Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) (manufacturer recall no. L73XR0219)
Components
Electrical system: Software; Engine
Units affected
441 (estimate)
Problem
Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Aventador S Coupè and Aventador S Roadster vehicles. The engine management software may allow the engine to stall when coasting to a stop.
Risk
An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine software, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L73XR0219.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Engine

NHTSA 18V391000 Reported Jun 12, 2018
Filed by
Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) (manufacturer recall no. L73X-R.02.18)
Units affected
1,700 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Lamborghini Aventador fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Lamborghini Aventador EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Aventador Coupe6.5L 12-cylAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium10/17/12 mpg$6,850731
Aventador Roadster6.5L 12-cylAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium10/16/12 mpg$6,850751
Aventador S Coupe6.5L 12-cylAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium10/17/12 mpg$6,850731
Aventador S Roadster6.5L 12-cylAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium10/16/12 mpg$6,850751

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Lamborghini Aventador crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Lamborghini Aventador owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador, most recently on May 5, 2021. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Lamborghini Aventador complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lamborghini Aventador model years

Lamborghini Aventador by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2022 Aventador11 mpg———
2021 Aventador10 mpg20—
2020 Aventador10–11 mpg30—
2019 Aventador11 mpg20—
2017 Aventador12–13 mpg30—
2016 Aventador12–13 mpg30—
2015 Aventador12–13 mpg30—

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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