Head-to-head reliability
Lamborghini Aventador vs Honda Accord
How the Lamborghini Aventador and Honda Accord compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Lamborghini Aventador vs Honda Accord: The Aventador has 2 complaints over 10 years (0.2/year) and 13 recalls, while the Accord has 4,438 complaints (443.8/year) and 38 recalls. The Accord also reports 160 crash-related complaints, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths; the Aventador reports none. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Lamborghini Aventador or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Lamborghini Aventador
The Lamborghini Aventador is a low-volume exotic car, so it sees very few miles and even fewer complaints: just 2 over 10 years. That works out to 0.2 complaints per year, but it also has 13 recalls, mostly for engine and engine cooling issues. Living with it means dealing with a car that rarely gets reported as problematic, but when something does go wrong, it tends to be serious and expensive.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan, and owners file many more complaints: 4,438 over 10 years, or about 444 per year. The most common trouble spots are the engine, electrical system, and forward collision avoidance, with 160 crash-related reports, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths. It also has 38 recalls covering electrical, brake, airbag, fuel, and tire issues. For a buyer, that means a lot of reported problems, but many are covered by recalls or warranties.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Lamborghini Aventador | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 2 Better | 4,438 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 13 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 160 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.2 Better | 443.8 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 144 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 3 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Lamborghini Aventador
- 01ENGINE1
- 02FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
- 03POWER TRAIN1
One owner complaint links to a video and news article about a valet joyride that ended with the car in flames. This suggests that engine fires, while rare, can happen and may be linked to how the car is driven or maintained.
The same complaint about the fire also mentions the fuel/propulsion system, implying that a fuel-related issue may have contributed to the fire. For a buyer, this means checking for fuel smells or leaks is important.
A 2018 Aventador S owner reported that the car stalled twice while being transported to a trailer. Stalling can be dangerous and points to potential transmission or engine management problems that need diagnosis.
“HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=TMAMYY4EJEQ HTTP://WWW.NYDAILYNEWS.COM/AUTOS/NEWS/JOYRIDING-VALET-SENDS-LAMBORGHINI-AVENTADOR-FLAMES-ARTICLE-1.2501660”
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE985
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM863
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE821
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER725
- 05SERVICE BRAKES592
Owners report noises and, in one case, a vehicle that lost speed and showed multiple alarms (brake, hill descent, ABS, critical failure) at highway speeds. This suggests engine or integrated system faults that can affect drivability and safety.
Complaints include a tire failure after a TPMS service and rodent damage to the camshaft position wiring harness. These show that electrical gremlins and sensor-related issues can lead to unexpected breakdowns or safety risks.
Owners report intermittent warnings for adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation, and automatic high beams. These failures can disable advanced safety features without warning, reducing protection in a crash.
With 592 complaints, brake issues are common. One owner described a critical failure message and loss of speed, indicating that brake system faults can occur and may compromise stopping ability.
“I purchased this vehicle at 0 miles in July 2025 from Honda Accord in Pensacola Florida. I reported in July 2025 that there was a noise and I was unhappy with the vehicle and would like to exchange the vehicle within the 30 days months later, the noise got lo…”
“Vehicle drove normally in the morning commute. In the afternoon commute it started normally and as i approached highway speeds the alarms started showing up. the Brake, hill descent system, abs, critical failure. the vehicle started losing speed and could not…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Lamborghini Aventador — 13 recalls
The defect: 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 shif…
The risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 L…
The defect: 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 shif…
The risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 L…
The defect: 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 shif…
The risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 L…
The defect: 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 shif…
The risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 L…
Honda Accord — 38 recalls
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identificati…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
The risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipat…
The defect: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an…
The risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura R…
The risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls ar…
Buyer analysis
Lamborghini Aventador or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Lamborghini Aventador has far fewer issues per year (0.2 vs. 443.8), but that is partly because so few are on the road. The Honda Accord’s much higher complaint rate means you are more likely to encounter a problem, but many are covered by recalls or warranties. In practice, the Aventador’s rare problems tend to be severe and costly, while the Accord’s frequent problems are often less exotic but still can be safety-related.
Key differences
- The Aventador has only 2 complaints in 10 years, while the Accord has 4,438, but the Aventador’s complaints include a fire and stalling, which are serious.
- The Accord has 160 crash-related complaints, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths; the Aventador has none reported, but its low volume makes such statistics less meaningful.
- The Aventador’s recalls are heavily focused on engine and engine cooling, while the Accord’s recalls span electrical, brakes, airbags, fuel, and tires.
- Accord owners frequently report advanced driver-assist failures (forward collision avoidance), a category absent from Aventador complaints.
- Check for any signs of engine fire damage or fuel leaks, especially around the engine bay and fuel lines, given the reported fire incident.
- Test drive extensively and look for stalling or hesitation, particularly after transport or at low speeds, as one owner reported stalling twice.
- Inspect the wiring harness for rodent damage, especially around the camshaft position sensor, as one owner reported this on a nearly new car.
- Test all advanced safety systems (adaptive cruise, lane keeping, automatic high beams) for intermittent warnings or failures, which owners report.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and confirm all recalls have been performed, especially for the Aventador’s engine recalls and the Accord’s electrical and brake recalls.
- Have a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic who specializes in the specific model—exotic car specialist for the Aventador, Honda specialist for the Accord.
- For the Aventador, check for aftermarket modifications or track use that could stress the engine and powertrain.
- For the Accord, verify that the forward collision avoidance system and other driver aids are functioning correctly during a test drive.
- Ask the seller for any warranty or service records, and confirm whether the vehicle is still under any extended warranty that could cover repairs.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Lamborghini Aventador | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 238 |
| 2021 | 0 | 226 |
| 2020 | 0 | 355 |
| 2019 | 0 | 677 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1864 |
| 2017 | 0 | 534 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Lamborghini Aventador or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
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- Comparison
- Lamborghini Aventador vs Honda Accord
- Lamborghini Aventador total complaints
- 2
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,438
- Lamborghini Aventador total recalls
- 13
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Lamborghini Aventador avg complaints/year
- 0.2
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 443.8
- More reliable overall
- Lamborghini Aventador
- Lamborghini Aventador top complaint area
- ENGINE
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE