Lamborghini Aventador
11 model years from 2012 to 2022, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2012–2022
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 6.5L 12-cyl
- Best MPG
- 10–13 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 9 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2018 (1)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 21,948 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2022 Aventador in brief
The 2022 Lamborghini Aventador is a two seaters offered with a 6.5L 12-cyl engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 188 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,472 lb (Coupe).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 11 MPG combined (9 city / 16 highway), 41% worse than the 2022 two seaters average of 18.7 MPG, for an estimated $7,450 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Lamborghini Aventador has 11 model years in our data, from 2012 to 2022.
Its most efficient year was 2017 at 13 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 10 to 13 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (1), engine (1), fuel/propulsion system (1).
Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.
2020 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 9 campaigns and 2 owner complaints.
How the 2012 Aventador compares
The 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is a two seaters offered with a 6.5L 12-cyl engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 188 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,472 lb.
About the Lamborghini Aventador
The Lamborghini Aventador is a mid-engine, two-seater sports car manufactured and marketed by Lamborghini from 2011 until 2022. Named after a prominent Spanish fighting bull that fought in Zaragoza, Aragón, in 1993, the Aventador succeeded the Murciélago and was manufactured in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy.
From the Wikipedia article "Lamborghini Aventador", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2022 Aventador pros & cons
Full 2022 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 11 MPG combined, 41% below the 2022 two seaters average of 18.7 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2022 Aventador
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2018 Aventador
1 owner complaint · 3 recalls
Most reported: Power Train
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 8 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 11 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6.5L 12-cyl | 11 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,472 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6.5L 12-cyl | 10 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,472 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6.5L 12-cyl | 11 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,472 lb | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6.5L 12-cyl | 11 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,472 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6.5L 12-cyl | 12 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,472 lb | Not rated | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6.5L 12-cyl | 13 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,472 lb | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6.5L 12-cyl | 13 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,472 lb | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6.5L 12-cyl | 13 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,472 lb | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6.5L 12-cyl | 13 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,472 lb | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6.5L 12-cyl | 13 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,472 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6.5L 12-cyl | 13 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,472 lb | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2022 Aventador
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ferrari 812 GTS | 13 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Ferrari 812 Competizione | 14 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Aston Martin DB11 | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Aston Martin DBS | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Bentley Continental | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lamborghini. How we calculate this →