2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (2) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2015-12-16 · campaign 15V846000 · 6,076 vehicles
Defect: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "D
Risk: If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
Service bulletins (30)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-10-17 · SPL-30-1545 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
phased launch of bosch mts 6531 vci unit
Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly 2021-05-20 · SPL-10-1520 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
compliance with e10 fuel
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2020-12-03 · SB-30-1282V2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
set up guide for data loggers
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-02-10 · OTH-19-1368 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
crankshaft sensor - high rpm test
Equipment 2019-09-18 · OTH-30-1308 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer handover checklist
Engine 2019-05-20 · SPL-03-1261 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
recommended engine oils for v8 and v12 naturally aspirated engines
Showing the 6 most recent of 30 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-04-28 · Power Train“hydraulic hoses connected to the shifting mechanism on the sportshift 2 (automated transmission) ruptured or prematurely corroded at connection of fittings, causing hydraulic oil to be spilled onto the undercarriage of the vehicle and onto transaxle and rear tires. this causes the potential hazard of catastrophic lockup of the transmission while ve…”
2022-06-15 · Exterior Lighting“tailights allow water into them, a very common problem from factory causing them to malfunction. brake lights will stop working this is a serious safety issue and one aston martin knows about. a recall should be issued on these lights. …”
2019-07-08 · Exterior Lighting · 6,600 mi“brake lights had water condensation inside, causing the leds inside to short out. this prevents other drivers from being aware of braking, potentially leading to collisions.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.