# Lamborghini Aventador buying guide

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Buying guide · 2012 to 2022 · Updated Oct 1, 2026

The Aventador's single-clutch gearbox, early-car recalls and carbon-ceramic brakes decide which one is worth buying, and paperwork matters more than model year.

**Median asking price: $841,488** (Across 85 live listings)

- Asking prices: $280,353 to $3,000,000, middle half $420k to $1.2M
- For sale: 85
- Lowest price: $280,353
- Model years: 2012 to 2022
- Versions for sale: 4

## The Aventador as a used buy

A used Lamborghini Aventador asks you to check a single-clutch ISR gearbox that can wear its clutch, a run of recalls on the early cars, and carbon-ceramic brakes that are extremely expensive to replace. It covers the 2012 to 2022 model years, replaced the Murciélago and put a 6.5-liter V12 in a carbon-fiber monocoque.

[Car Collector International](https://www.carcollectorinternational.com/research/buyers-guides/lamborghini/aventador) puts total production at 11,465 cars, built as Coupe and Roadster from the LP 700-4 through the SV, S, SVJ and Ultimae run-out car. The V12 is naturally aspirated and dry-sump, and the drivetrain is electronically controlled all-wheel drive.

The same publication rates the engine as sturdy and names actuator wear and clutch life as the things that vary from car to car. Work through the [used Aventadors for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/lamborghini/aventador) with that in mind, and judge each car by its records and its gearbox rather than its badge.

## Aventador years and versions

The original LP 700-4 was unveiled in 2011 with 700 PS, about 691 SAE horsepower. [CarsCounsel](https://carscounsel.com/lamborghini-aventador-best-worst-years/) says 2012 and 2013 cars call for care because of early recalls and harsher suspension tuning. [PistonHeads](https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-buying-guides/lamborghini-aventador--ph-used-buying-guide/42749) is warmer toward 2013, suggesting those cars strike the best compromise between price and dependability, provided every module upgrade has been done. Cars for sale are on the [LP 700-4 page](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-lp-700-4).

The SV ran from 2015 to 2017 with 750 CV and was around 50 kg lighter than the LP 700-4. Production was 600 Coupes and 500 Roadsters, and Car Collector International calls the SV blue-chip. CarsCounsel names the 2016 SV as the track-focused choice, with the sound deadening stripped out. Listings are on the [SV page](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-sv).

The Aventador S (2017 to 2022) was the mid-life refresh, with revised aerodynamics and four-wheel steering. CarsCounsel puts the 2017 to 2022 S and SVJ years at the top of its list for better steering and software, and picks the 2018 S as the best of the lot. The S and SVJ also introduced the LDVI control unit, which sharpened traction control and transmission mapping.

The SVJ (2018 to 2021) has 770 CV and ALA 2.0 active aerodynamics, with 900 Coupes and 800 Roadsters. The Ultimae (2021 to 2022) is the most powerful Aventador at 780 CV, with 350 Coupes and 250 Roadsters. Car Collector International says the SVJ, its Roadster and the Ultimae head the market for limited-run Aventadors. See [the SVJ](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-svj) and [the Ultimae](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-ultimae).

## Aventador versions for sale now

Every version in our latest scan, most listed first. Each links to its own page with deal analysis and market history.

| Version | Model years | For sale | Median price |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Aventador LP 700-4](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-lp-700-4) | 2012-2017 | 38 | $409,308 |
| [Aventador LP 770-4 SVJ](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-svj) | 2019-2021 | 20 | $1,500,245 |
| [Aventador LP 750-4 SV](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-sv) | 2016-2017 | 14 | $915,174 |
| [Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-ultimae) | 2022 | 13 | $1,050,140 |

## Common Aventador problems

### ISR gearbox failure

PistonHeads says the single-clutch ISR could fail entirely, most often on 2012 cars with a leaking seal. Factory software updates and better fluids improved it over the years, and a new ECU went into 2013 models.

### Clutch wear

The single-clutch transmission can wear its clutch early in stop-and-go traffic, and it shifts harshly at low speeds. Replacement is a large bill, covered under costs.

### Fuel system recall

A 2017 recall covered 2012 to 2017 cars: with a full tank, gasoline may reach the exhaust, and dealers upgrade the evaporative emissions system. CarsCounsel says buyers of 2012 cars must confirm the fuel flange recall was done.

### Engine stall

A 2018 recall covered 2012 to 2018 cars that might stall when the pedal is released below 2000 rpm during an automatic downshift. Updated engine software is the fix.

### SVJ and SV recalls

NHTSA records a 2018 to 2021 SVJ Coupe recall for hood hinge screws that may loosen, which could let the hood detach at high speed. Wheel centering bolts are a separate case: that campaign covers 2015 to 2016 SV cars, though CarsCounsel files the problem under the SVJ.

### Electrical glitches

Early cars occasionally showed flickering instrument clusters and infotainment freezes, according to CarsCounsel.

### Engine bay heat

The V12 gives off a lot of heat, and PistonHeads advises against parking over dry grass.

## What to check on a used Aventador

- Ask for the full service history and check the car's VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup for open campaigns.
- Have remaining clutch life read through diagnostic software rather than trusting the seller's estimate.
- Listen for harsh shifts at low speed, which the single-clutch gearbox is known for, and compare what you hear with the clutch-life reading.
- Get a specialist to run ECU diagnostics and pull the fault-code history, and have the cold start and a compression test done while the engine is still cold and untouched, since CarsCounsel puts an independent inspection ahead of model year.
- Look closely at the carbon-ceramic discs, because Sports Car Market calls replacing them extremely expensive.
- Cycle the magnetorheological dampers through every mode and look for oil leaking from any of them.
- Run a paint-depth gauge over carbon panels to catch refinishing or accident repair, and ask for underbody photos.
- On an SV, confirm the carbon splitter, fender vents and rear wing are factory; on an SVJ, watch the ALA flaps move.
- Ask for proof that the fuel recall and the stall software update were done on any 2012 to 2018 car.

## Aventador running costs

CarsCounsel calls routine maintenance extremely expensive: an oil change runs to hundreds of dollars, major services to thousands, and a clutch replacement tops ten thousand dollars.

[Open Labor Project](https://openlaborproject.com/portal/lamborghini/aventador/) estimates five-year ownership of a 2022 6.5L V12 at $50,350, about $10,070 a year in maintenance labor at $150 an hour. The [Aventador price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/lamborghini/aventador) shows what the cars themselves cost, which is a separate budget from this one.

## Aventador recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns across 2012 to 2022. The most serious cover gasoline contacting the exhaust on 2012 to 2017 cars with a full tank, possible engine stalling on 2012 to 2018 cars, and 2018 to 2021 SVJ Coupes whose hood hinge screws may loosen so the hood could detach at speed. Others cover brake disc centering bolts on 2015 to 2016 SV cars, a 2012 headlight standards issue, and individual SVJ suspension, door handle and oil line issues.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, one of them mentioning a fire. Complaints are reports, not proven faults. A campaign for one model year does not mean every car of that year was affected, so check each car's VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup.

## NHTSA recalls for the Aventador

Every recall campaign the carmaker filed with NHTSA for the 2012 to 2022 model years, newest first, as of Oct 31, 2026. Not every car of a listed year was affected: check a car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

| Campaign | Reported | Model years | Component | What can happen |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21V927000 | Nov 25, 2021 | 2021 | Engine and engine cooling | Detached oil lines may leak oil onto hot components, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| 21V107000 | Feb 24, 2021 | 2018 to 2021 | Structure | A detached hood can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. |
| 20V618000 | Oct 7, 2020 | 2020 | Suspension | The loose suspension arm anchor bolts may cause the suspension arm joint to collapse, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. |
| 20V151000 | Mar 18, 2020 | 2020 | Structure | If a door cannot be opened with the interior handle in the case of an emergency, it can increase the risk of injury for the driver or passenger. |
| 19V696000 | Oct 2, 2019 | 2017 to 2019 | Electrical system | An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| 18V461000 | Jul 11, 2018 | 2015 to 2016 | Wheels | A wheel detachment can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 18V391000 | Jun 12, 2018 | 2012 to 2018 | Engine and engine cooling | An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 17V073000 | Feb 3, 2017 | 2012 to 2017 | Fuel system, gasoline | Gasoline contact with an ignition source such as a hot exhaust system can increase the risk of a fire. |
| 12V561000 | Dec 4, 2012 | 2012 | Exterior lighting | An incorrect headlamp aim could reduce the drivers visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic. Either condition may increase the risk of crash. |

## Owner complaints to NHTSA about the Aventador

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 to 2022 model years (1 fire reported). A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. A complaint can name more than one component.

| Component | Complaints |
| --- | --- |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |

## Best Aventador deals right now

22 deals priced below market right now, the best by about $143,740. Members get the VIN, dealer, listing link and a ready-to-send negotiation email for each one.

- 2014 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4: asking $390,353 · $73k below market · 10,173 mi · Joliet, IL · deal score 96 of 100
- 2015 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4: asking $418,140 · $67k below market · 9,027 mi · Houston, TX · deal score 94 of 100
- 2012 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4: asking $280,353 · $39k below market · 37,271 mi · Joliet, IL · deal score 90 of 100
- 2016 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4: asking $421,389 · $52k below market · 12,377 mi · Orlando, FL · deal score 89 of 100
- 2013 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4: asking $396,236 · $50k below market · 9,220 mi · Indianapolis, IN · deal score 89 of 100
- 2016 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4: asking $397,594 · $77k below market · 16,805 mi · St. Louis, MO · deal score 88 of 100

[Unlock all 22 deals](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/upgrade). Members see every deal's VIN, dealer and listing link, plus a negotiation email.

## Aventador prices by model year

Median asking price for each model year in our latest scan, with the number of cars listed and their price range.

- [2022](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/lamborghini/aventador/2022): $1,050,140 (13 for sale · $841,488 to $1,400,000 · median 2,880 mi)
- [2021](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/lamborghini/aventador/2021): $1,623,086 (8 for sale · $1,202,185 to $3,000,000 · median 5,198 mi)
- [2020](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/lamborghini/aventador/2020): $1,520,894 (8 for sale · $899,900 to $1,849,085 · median 4,333 mi)
- 2019: $1,200,474 (4 for sale · $930,353 to $1,383,672 · median 10,696 mi)
- [2017](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/lamborghini/aventador/2017): $930,353 (7 for sale · $425,497 to $1,500,478 · median 13,257 mi)
- [2016](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/lamborghini/aventador/2016): $830,790 (13 for sale · $397,594 to $1,200,478 · median 13,674 mi)
- [2015](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/lamborghini/aventador/2015): $419,270 (8 for sale · $300,890 to $549,999 · median 22,691 mi)
- [2014](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/lamborghini/aventador/2014): $478,755 (9 for sale · $372,280 to $569,999 · median 12,844 mi)
- [2013](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/lamborghini/aventador/2013): $396,236 (7 for sale · $300,353 to $499,900 · median 15,317 mi)
- [2012](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/lamborghini/aventador/2012): $347,992 (8 for sale · $280,353 to $489,070 · median 22,170 mi)

[Aventador price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/lamborghini/aventador)

## Aventador fair values by trim and year

Our fair value is what comparable cars, same trim and model year with typical miles, are listed at in our latest market data. A car well under it is worth a close look; a car well over it needs a reason.

| Trim | Model year | Fair value | Typical miles |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| LP 700-4 | 2016 | $514,740 | 8,300 |
| LP 700-4 | 2015 | $455,094 | 13,100 |
| LP 700-4 | 2014 | $443,212 | 13,100 |
| LP 700-4 | 2013 | $396,422 | 14,800 |
| LP 770-4 SVJ | 2021 | $1,652,868 | 4,700 |
| LP 770-4 SVJ | 2020 | $1,516,758 | 5,200 |
| LP 770-4 SVJ | 2019 | $1,153,036 | 10,000 |
| LP 750-4 SV | 2017 | $889,586 | 11,600 |
| LP 750-4 SV | 2016 | $867,635 | 10,600 |
| LP 780-4 Ultimae | 2022 | $947,350 | 2,900 |

## Aventador for sale now

- [2012 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-lp-700-4): $280,353 · 37,271 mi · Joliet, IL
- [2013 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-lp-700-4): $399,699 · 16,221 mi · Phoenix, AZ
- [2014 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-lp-700-4): $510,997 · 10,010 mi · Boca Raton, FL
- [2019 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 770-4 SVJ](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-svj): $1,200,353 · 4,662 mi · Joliet, IL
- [2017 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 750-4 SV](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-sv): $1,200,598 · 7,950 mi · West Jordan, UT
- [2013 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-lp-700-4): $320,886 · 25,901 mi · Scottsdale, AZ
- [2022 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 780-4 Ultimae](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-ultimae): $1,352,283 · 4,450 mi · Pompano Beach, FL
- [2022 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 780-4 Ultimae](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-ultimae): $996,489 · 1,678 mi · Littleton, CO
- [2022 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 780-4 Ultimae](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-ultimae): $1,200,997 · 2,928 mi · Boca Raton, FL
- [2020 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 770-4 SVJ](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-svj): $899,900 · 27,334 mi · North Charlotte, NC
- [2015 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-lp-700-4): $300,890 · 27,994 mi · Opa Locka, FL
- [2015 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-lp-700-4): $420,399 · 12,659 mi · Houston, TX
- [2014 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-lp-700-4): $490,079 · 6,354 mi · Costa Mesa, CA
- [2013 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-lp-700-4): $499,900 · 6,189 mi · Washington Township, NJ
- [2016 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-lp-700-4): $447,290 · 13,674 mi · Fort Lauderdale, FL
- [2020 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 770-4 SVJ](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-svj): $1,600,790 · 3,912 mi · Ewing, NJ
- [2021 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 770-4 SVJ](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-svj): $1,650,148 · 4,606 mi · Houston, TX
- [2015 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-lp-700-4): $400,174 · 20,628 mi · Staten Island, NY
- [2022 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 780-4 Ultimae](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-ultimae): $850,353 · 11,263 mi · Joliet, IL
- [2019 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 770-4 SVJ](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-svj): $930,353 · 20,528 mi · Joliet, IL
- [2012 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 700-4](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-lp-700-4): $341,392 · 21,255 mi · Orlando, FL
- [2022 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 780-4 Ultimae](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-ultimae): $999,999 · 2,491 mi · Costa Mesa, CA
- [2020 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 770-4 SVJ](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-svj): $1,202,195 · 12,859 mi · Pompano Beach, FL
- [2022 Lamborghini Aventador, LP 780-4 Ultimae](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/lamborghini-aventador-ultimae): $1,085,075 · 3,765 mi · Irvine, CA

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## Our verdict

Find a 2017 to 2022 S or SVJ, the years CarsCounsel favors. A 2013 LP 700-4 is the alternative, but only with proof every module upgrade was done, which is PistonHeads' condition. Treat a 2012 car as a risk until the fuel flange recall is documented.

Car Collector International would rather you own a thoroughly documented car in a popular specification than a worn example of a rarer model. Pair that with a clutch-life reading, a look at the carbon-ceramic discs and a check that every recall is closed.

## Sources

We read these pages and checked every fact in this guide against them. The words are ours. Researched Oct 31, 2026.

- [Best and Worst Lamborghini Aventador Years: What to Buy & Avoid](https://carscounsel.com/lamborghini-aventador-best-worst-years/) (CarsCounsel)
- [Lamborghini Aventador: Range and production; What to look for](https://www.carcollectorinternational.com/research/buyers-guides/lamborghini/aventador) (Car Collector International)
- [Buyer's Guide to the Lamborghini Aventador](https://www.sportscarmarket.com/kb/lamborghini-aventador) (Sports Car Market)
- [Lamborghini Aventador | PH Used Buying Guide](https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-buying-guides/lamborghini-aventador--ph-used-buying-guide/42749) (PistonHeads)
- [2017 Lamborghini Aventador Recalls](https://www.cars.com/research/lamborghini-aventador-2017/recalls/) (Cars.com)
- [Lamborghini Aventador — Labor Times & Repair Costs](https://openlaborproject.com/portal/lamborghini/aventador/) (Open Labor Project)
- [Recalls and owner complaints for the Aventador](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) (NHTSA)

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## Aventador: common questions

### What is the best Aventador to buy?

The 2017 to 2022 Aventador S and SVJ are the best choices, according to CarsCounsel, which cites improved steering and software. It singles out the 2018 S as the best of the range. PistonHeads favors a 2013 car only if every module upgrade has been done.

### What goes wrong with the Aventador?

The main issues are the ISR single-clutch gearbox, with clutch wear in traffic and failures mostly on 2012 cars, and a run of recalls. Those cover fuel reaching the exhaust, engine stalling and, on SVJ cars, hood hinges. Early cars also had instrument cluster flicker and infotainment freezes.

### Is the Aventador reliable?

The V12 itself holds up well, but the gearbox and recall items are the weak points. Car Collector International names actuator wear and clutch life as the variables that matter. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns, and owners have filed 2 complaints.

### How much does it cost to run an Aventador?

Expect high bills. CarsCounsel says an oil change costs hundreds of dollars, major services thousands and a clutch more than ten thousand. Open Labor Project estimates about $10,070 a year in maintenance labor on a 2022 car, and carbon-ceramic brake replacement is extremely expensive.

### How much is a used Aventador?

Asking prices for the 85 cars we track for sale right now run from $280,353 to $3,000,000, with a median of $841,488. Model year, version, mileage and history move the price most; the prices by model year and fair values on this page show where a car should sit.

### Has the Aventador been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns filed for the 2012 to 2022 model years as of Oct 31, 2026, the latest for engine and engine cooling. Not every car was affected, so check the VIN of any car you're considering at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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