Head-to-head reliability

Lamborghini URUS vs FORD F 150

How the Lamborghini URUS and FORD F 150 compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.

Lamborghini URUS2 complaints · 14 recalls Fewer issues per year
FORD F 15011,102 complaints · 144 recalls

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records

Which should you buy?

Lamborghini URUS averages fewer NHTSA complaints per year. Lamborghini URUS has 2 complaints and 14 recalls on record; FORD F 150 has 11,102 complaints and 144 recalls. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.

The numbers

Side-by-side NHTSA record

Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.

CategoryLamborghini URUSFORD F 150
Total complaintsAll model years combined2 Better11,102
Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns14 Better144
Crash reportsCrash-related complaints0 Better319
Complaints per yearAveraged across model years0.3 Better1110.2
Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints0 Better287
Reported deathsTied to owner complaints0 Better1

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 URUS

  1. 01ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
  2. 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
  3. 03ENGINE1
  4. 04STRUCTURE1
In owners' words — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On a cold start, when I press the brake and the start button on my vehicle, the vehicle does not turn on it. It takes anywhere between 7-10 tries before the vehicle wants to turn on. I have taken the vehicle to the manufacturer’s service center and have calle…

FORD F 150

  1. 01POWER TRAIN3,492
  2. 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2,052
  3. 03UNKNOWN OR OTHER1,380
  4. 04EXTERIOR LIGHTING1,150
  5. 05ENGINE828
In owners' words — POWER TRAIN

I started noticing hard and delayed shifts from 7th into 8th gear. My RPM's were not increasing when this happened, and then on a very crowded major road I lost all power, vehicle shut off and drifted, then started up and jerked again very hard. This failure…

The vehicle experienced intermittent transmission-related drivability issues before the recall remedy was available. The vehicle had delayed/hard shifting, an intermittent wrench warning light, and a reduced power/limp mode condition where the transmission wo…

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 URUS — 14 recalls

Back Over Prevention — Display Function
#22V804000

The defect: Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2022 Urus vehicles. The infotainment system may become damaged, which can result in an inoperative rearview camera display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Re…

The risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the infotainment unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Automobili Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Automobili Lamborghini's number for this re…

Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera
#25V903000

The defect: Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Urus vehicles. A software error may deactivate the rearview camera image, resulting in the image not displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rea…

The risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L636-R.01.26.

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch
#24V348000

The defect: Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Urus Performante and Urus S vehicles. The hood latch striker may separate and fail, resulting in an unlatched hood that can open or detach while driving.

The risk: A hood that opens while driving can detach and become a road hazard, or obstruct the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the hood, and install a striker support plate if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghin…

Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera
#25V903000

The defect: Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Urus vehicles. A software error may deactivate the rearview camera image, resulting in the image not displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rea…

The risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L636-R.01.26.

FORD F 150 — 144 recalls

Engine
#18V894000

The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causin…

The risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford…

Engine
#19V278000Aug 2019

The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block he…

The risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The…

Seat Belts — Pretensioner
#18V568000

The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

The risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-…

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch
#17V652000

The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the do…

The risk: A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer…

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.

YearLamborghini URUSFORD F 150
2026016
20250324
20240607
202311484
202213388
202105162
2020025
2019031
Years to scrutinize: the 2022 Lamborghini URUS drew the most complaints (1); the 2021 FORD F 150 drew the most (5,162). Inspect these model years especially closely.

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 URUS or FORD F 150 in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.

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Lamborghini URUS vs FORD F 150 — comparison facts
Comparison
Lamborghini URUS vs FORD F 150
Lamborghini URUS total complaints
2
FORD F 150 total complaints
11,102
Lamborghini URUS total recalls
14
FORD F 150 total recalls
144
Lamborghini URUS avg complaints/year
0.3
FORD F 150 avg complaints/year
1110.2
More reliable overall
Lamborghini URUS
Lamborghini URUS top complaint area
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD F 150 top complaint area
POWER TRAIN