Total Complaints
1 filings
LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR S · model year
2018 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR S
1 NHTSA complaints, and 1 recall campaign listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2018LAMBORGHINIAVENTADOR S carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2018 AVENTADOR S is power train with 1 filings. Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 1 NHTSA recall campaign listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 2018 AVENTADOR S. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recalls (1)
19V69600002/10/2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
Recent Complaints
20210505POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE FROM PRESTIGE IMPORTS MIAMI (14800 BISCAYNE BLVD, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33181) THE VEHICLE STALLED TWICE WHILE TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE TO A TRAILER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO PLUG-IN THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT BATTERY DRAINAGE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD STALLED AT LEAST 26 TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAMBORGHINI LONG ISLAND (115 S SERVICE RD, JERICHO, NY 11753) WHERE THE TIRES, BATTERY, CLUTCH, AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO LAMBORGHINI STERLING (21826 PACIFIC BLVD, STERLING, VA 20166) WHERE THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE AWAITING A DISTRIBUTION BOX REPLACEMENT SINCE THE DISTRIBUTION BOX WAS INSTALLED IMPROPERLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE R
Mileage: 5,070
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2018 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR S have?▼
The 2018 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR S has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2018 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR S?▼
Yes, the 2018 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR S has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR S?▼
The most-complained component for the 2018 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR S is POWER TRAIN with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2018 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR S safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2018 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR S; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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