AI Damage2018 Lamborghini Aventador: common problems
The maker issued 8 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 8
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 6.5 L · petrol · 12 cyl
- dual-clutch (DCT), 7-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Lamborghini information to the field for identifying the correct tires to be installed in Lamborghini vehicles
- Lamborghini informs that in case of replacement of the engine control unit or/and gearbox control unit,…
Lamborghini informs that in case of replacement of the engine control unit or/and gearbox control unit, for correct configuration there is a new SVM code to be used.
- Information for the field with regard to the availability of a new version of AMI cable that is to be used…
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.
- Lamborghini dealers are informed the replacement codes in case of rupture of one or both the air intake…
- Lamborghini dealers are informed that the emergency opening procedure of the petrol window described in…
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.
- Automobili Lamborghini Spa has released a software up-date that will provide to activate the CarPlay on…
Automobili Lamborghini Spa has released a software up-date that will provide to activate the CarPlay on cars where this is not active and will correct small operating bugs.
- Pirelli Tires designed for Huracan 2WD and Aventador S
- Information Bulletin on the Variable Timing Mechanisms on the Aventador
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 8 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador?
NHTSA lists 8 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Lamborghini Aventador from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.