2012 Lamborghini Aventador
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador. Newest first.
Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe and Roadster vehicles. The engine may stall unexpectedly during certain driving conditions such as when the accelerator pedal is released below 2000 rpms while the transmission is automatically down shifting to a lower gear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will install updated engine software, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L73X-R.02.18.
Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Aventador Coupe and Aventador Roadster vehicles. In certain driving conditions while the vehicle has a full gas tank, gasoline may contact the exhaust system.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Gasoline contact with an ignition source such as a hot exhaust system can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the fuel tank's evaporative emissions system, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276.
Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2012 Aventador vehicles manufactured July 15, 2011, through April 20, 2012 for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles may have headlights that can be aimed horizontally but not…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An incorrect headlamp aim could reduce the drivers visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic. Either condition may increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will enable the vertical aiming and disable the horizontal aiming of the headlights, free of charge. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10191366Air duct update.
- 10191365Air duct update.
- 10191364GFA software update.
- 10191363Engine and gearbox software update.
- 10191350Monocoque a pillar sealing.
- 10191348A/C pressure sensor update
- 10191347Wheel housing rework.
- 10191345Coolers and airducts replacement.
- 10191344Coolers and air ducts replacement.
- 10191343Belt tensioner upgrade.
- 10191342Belt tensioner upgrade.
- 10191340Starter ventilation enhancement.
- 10191339Cross member bolts.
- 10191338Installation of rubber boot onto alternator.
- 10191337Auxiliary electric vacuum pump cover.
- 10191336Installation of rubber boot onto alternator.
- 10176345Lamborghini information to the field for identifying the correct tires to be installed in Lamborghini vehicles.
- 10176343Lamborghini 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.
- 10176341Information 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.
- 10163983As a result of a continuous product monitoring, Automo-bili Lamborghini Spa has detected that in some cases the cold junctions for thermocouples could detect an incorrect catalyst temperature due to the actual mounting position.
- 10162710Automobili Lamborghini Spa has detected that in some cases the cold junctions for thermocouples could detect an incorrect catalyst temperature due to the actual mounting position.
- 10162707Automobili Lamborghini SpA has encountered a mistake on the emergency procedure for opening the fuel flap actuator on the owner?s Handbook, therefore apply the label for the correction.
- 10162692Automobili Lamborghini Spa has identified a problem in the idler roller.
- 10147521Automobili Lamborghini Spa has introduced a new relay for e-gear pump.
- 10147516Information bulletin for the correct assembly of anti-noise felts on Lamborghini Aventador.
- 10128668Lamborghini dealers are informed the replacement codes in case of rupture of one or both the air intake deflector?s PIN.
- 10128667Lamborghini dealers are informed that the emergency opening procedure of the petrol window described in the owner's manual supplied with the cars is incomplete.
- 10118737Information Bulletin on the Variable Timing Mechanisms on the Aventador.
- 10118735As a result of continuous product monitoring, Automobili Lamborghini Spa found that the water expansion tank may leak either under severe driving condition or at high ambient temperature.
- 10115853As a result of continuous product monitoring, Automobili Lamborghini Spa introduced new fuel stickers specifying the recommended minimum octane number expressed in RON (Research Octane Number) or AKI (Anti-Knock Index) for the gasoline to be used for refueling.
- 10109891As a result of continuous product monitoring, Automobili Lamborghini Spa found some cars in which the insulation for blow by pipes are noncompliant with our quality esthetical standards, therefore has decided to introduce new designed pipes and thermal sheath
- 10084162On some vehicles the message which warns for the high temperature of the catalyst may erroneously appears on the dashboard.
- 10054879Lamborghini: some vehicles will be experiencing an external corrosion on the alternator positive pole fastener and would require the installation of rubber protection boot to alternator/cable. Model 2012-14 aventdor, roadster.
- 10053953Lamborghini: the starter motor, on some vehicles, fails to crank immediately and the lower starter motor screw, without threadlocker, needs to be replace, allowing better temperature control. Model 2012-2014 aventador lp 700, roadster.
- 10047399Lamborghini: the adjuster, for headlight beam accessibility, may be difficult. Model 2012 aventador.
- 10044424Lamborghini: the cam phase variators might sound noisy when starting cold engines, sporadically, on some vehicles.
- 10043362Lamborghini: a screw, securing pipe connecting engine cooler to engine block, has a tolerance that IS incorrect and sporadically leaks slightly on some vehicles. Aventador lp700 2012.
- 10043361Lamborghini: there IS a software upgrade on the instrument cluster for some model year vehicles. Aventador lp700 2012.
- 10043089Lamborghini: information IS being provided regarding wire that connects the starter motor to the battery might be incorrectly positioned on some vehicles. Vin range should be checked carefully first.
- 10042833Lamborghini: information regarding the chain tensioner sporadically causing a seepage due to the incorrect torque applied to some vehicles. Aventador lp700 2012.
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