Lamborghini Aventador Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Lamborghini Aventador model year (20122022) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Lamborghini Aventador Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2012

3 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 9

#2 WORST
2015

3 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 9

#3 WORST
2016

3 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 9

Best Lamborghini Aventador Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2019

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#2 BEST
2020

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#3 BEST
2021

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

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Lamborghini Aventador — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsProblem ScoreVerdict
202200
0
Excellent
202100
0
Excellent
202000
0
Excellent
201900
0
Excellent
201810
3
Good
201720
6
Avoid
201630
9
Avoid
201530
9
Avoid
201421
7
Avoid
201320
6
Avoid
201230
9
Avoid

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

Lamborghini Aventador Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2022

Recent Aventador models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2022 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

2013–2017

Best: 2017

Mid-decade Aventador units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Pre-2013

Proceed with Caution

Older Aventador models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Aventador should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador if possible. It has 3 recalls, 0 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is No complaints on record. The overall problem score is 9 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Aventador to buy?+

The 2019 Lamborghini Aventador is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which Aventador has the fewest problems?+

The 2019, 2020, 2021 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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