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Lamborghini Aventador

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

Lamborghini Aventador
Pictured: Lamborghini Aventador S (44554). Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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

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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20226.5L 12-cyl11 MPG188.2 in3,472 lbNot rated00
20216.5L 12-cyl10 MPG188.2 in3,472 lbNot rated20
20206.5L 12-cyl11 MPG188.2 in3,472 lbNot rated30
20196.5L 12-cyl11 MPG188.2 in3,472 lbNot rated20
20186.5L 12-cyl12 MPG188.2 in3,472 lbNot rated31
20176.5L 12-cyl13 MPG188.2 in3,472 lbNot rated30
20166.5L 12-cyl13 MPG188.2 in3,472 lbNot rated30
20156.5L 12-cyl13 MPG188.2 in3,472 lbNot rated30
20146.5L 12-cyl13 MPG188.2 in3,472 lbNot rated21
20136.5L 12-cyl13 MPG188.2 in3,472 lbNot rated20
20126.5L 12-cyl13 MPG188.2 in3,472 lbNot rated30
Best combined MPG by model year — Lamborghini Aventador
2012: 13 MPG2013: 13 MPG2014: 13 MPG2015: 13 MPG2016: 13 MPG2017: 13 MPG2018: 12 MPG2019: 11 MPG2020: 11 MPG2021: 10 MPG2022: 11 MPG201220142016201820202022max 13 MPG

Alternatives to the 2022 Aventador

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2022 Ferrari 812 GTS13 MPGNot rated0
2022 Ferrari 812 Competizione14 MPGNot rated1
2022 Aston Martin DB1120 MPGNot rated0
2022 Aston Martin DBS17 MPGNot rated0
2022 Bentley Continental19 MPGNot rated2

Most common owner-reported problems

Power Train1
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Owner complaints by model year — Lamborghini Aventador
2012: 02013: 02014: 12015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 12019: 02020: 02021: 02022: 0201220142016201820202022max 1
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lamborghini. How we calculate this →