Recall 12V561 affects 144 2012 Lamborghini Aventador vehicles with headlights that lack vertical aim. Repair is free at any franchised Lamborghini dealer.
Lamborghini is recalling 144 2012 Aventador vehicles because the headlights can be aimed horizontally but not vertically. That incorrect headlamp aim can reduce driver visibility or blind oncoming traffic, which increases crash risk; the Lamborghini dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The headlights on the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador are supposed to project a controlled beam onto the road ahead. They also need to be adjustable so a technician can set the beam in the correct direction after assembly, service, or normal alignment checks.
On affected Aventador cars, the headlights can be aimed left or right, but not up or down. That vertical adjustment matters because it sets how far the beam reaches and where it falls in relation to other traffic. The issue is a lighting compliance problem, not normal bulb wear or a driver-caused repair item.
An owner would not be expected to hear, feel, or smell anything before this problem is found. There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is identified through inspection of the headlight adjustment, not through a dashboard alert.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Lamborghini Aventador | Headlights |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 144 |
Not every 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect headlamp aim reduces the driver's visibility and can blind oncoming traffic. Either problem raises the risk of a crash. Use extra care at night and schedule the recall repair so the headlight aiming controls are corrected. Repair will be free at any franchised Lamborghini dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is included in this recall.
- Wait for the owner notice or VIN-result remedy instructions before scheduling service if the repair is not open for your VIN.
- Contact a franchised Lamborghini dealer and ask about the free headlight-aiming update that enables vertical aiming and disables horizontal aiming.
- Bring the recall notice if Lamborghini has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 12V561 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair. Incorrect headlight aim reduces visibility for the driver and creates glare for oncoming traffic.
What happens at the repair
For the 2012 Aventador, the dealer repair centers on the headlight aiming controls. Once Lamborghini opens the repair, a Lamborghini technician will enable vertical aiming and disable horizontal aiming so the headlights meet the recall requirement. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. The service desk can confirm when the repair is open for your VIN.
Timeline
| December 4, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 22, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V561?
Recall 12V561 covers 144 2012 Lamborghini Aventador vehicles with headlights that can be aimed horizontally but not vertically. Incorrect headlamp aim can reduce driver visibility or blind oncoming traffic, increasing crash risk. Lamborghini dealers will correct the headlight aiming setup for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Aventador is included in recall 12V561. If it is, contact a franchised Lamborghini dealer to schedule the headlight aiming correction. Reference recall number 12V561 when you call, or contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Lamborghini's recall remedy states that dealers will enable vertical headlight aiming and disable horizontal aiming free of charge. The repair must be handled by a franchised Lamborghini dealer so the headlamps meet the required safety standard.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced nighttime visibility and glare for oncoming traffic. The recall involves headlamps that lack vertical adjustment, which can leave the beam aimed incorrectly. Lamborghini and NHTSA identify increased crash risk as the consequence for recall 12V561.
What if I bought my Lamborghini Aventador used?
The VIN decides whether the recall applies, not whether you received the original owner letter. Check your VIN for recall 12V561. If your Aventador is included, a franchised Lamborghini dealer can perform the free headlight aiming correction.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V561000 |
|---|---|
| Lamborghini customer service | 1-866-681-6276 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V561 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V561000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →