2018 Lamborghini Urus: common problems and MOT failures

Common 2018 Lamborghini Urus MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2018 Lamborghini Urus MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  10% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  2% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Lights and electrics
  2% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Exhaust and emissions
  1% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

  At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

• Brakes
  1% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

Known faults on the 2018 Lamborghini Urus

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• Fuel line fire-risk recall

  2019 and 2020 model years

  Uruses from the 2019 and 2020 model years were recalled in December 2020 because quick-release connectors on the fuel lines could soften in the heat of the engine bay, a possible fire risk.

  At the viewing: Check the service record shows the recall work, and run the reg through GOV.UK's free recall checker.

  Source: PistonHeads: Lamborghini Urus used buying guide

• Main dealer servicing is expensive

  All cars

  One UK Lamborghini dealer quoted about £1,070 for the annual service and about £2,360 for the major service (plugs, air filter and gearbox oil) in 2022. Few independent specialists publish prices.

  At the viewing: Ask for the full service history, ideally all at Lamborghini dealers, and check when the next major service is due.

  Source: PistonHeads: Lamborghini Urus used buying guide

• Carbon ceramic brakes

  All cars (standard fit)

  Carbon ceramic brakes are standard, with 440mm front discs. They last well on the road but cost a lot to replace if worn or damaged.

  At the viewing: Look at the discs for chips, cracks or a worn edge, and ask when the brakes were last checked.

  Source: PistonHeads: Lamborghini Urus used buying guide

• Infotainment screens going dark

  All cars

  Owners have reported the touchscreens occasionally going blank.

  At the viewing: Use both screens during the test drive: sat nav, climate and drive modes.

  Source: PistonHeads: Lamborghini Urus used buying guide

• Soft-close doors sticking

  Cars with dealer-fitted soft-close doors

  Soft-close doors were a dealer-fitted option, and some have stuck or not dropped the window slightly as the door closes.

  At the viewing: Open and close every door and watch the window drop and rise.

  Source: PistonHeads: Lamborghini Urus used buying guide

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2018 Lamborghini Urus

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Has the December 2020 fuel line recall been done, and is it in the service record?
2. Has it been serviced every year at a Lamborghini dealer, and when is the next major service due?
3. Have the brake discs or pads ever been replaced?
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?