Aston Martin Vantage recalls

30 official safety recalls for the Aston Martin Vantage from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

Infotainment menu may obstruct rearview camera
Reported January 2, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V0010001,452 vehicles affected
The infotainment home screen menu may obstruct the rearview camera image when reversing, reducing rear visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. A dealer or over-the-air update will update the head unit software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Defect
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DB12, 2025 Vantage, and 2025 DBX707 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
The head unit software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-30-2015.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Engine oil cooler hose may split
Reported September 24, 2024Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 24V7120001,095 vehicles affected
An engine oil cooler hose may split, causing loss of oil and oil pressure. The engine could stall or seize, increasing crash or fire risk. Dealers will replace the hoses free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS
Defect
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DBX707, 2024-2025 DB12, and 2025 Vantage vehicles. The engine oil cooler hose may split during vehicle operation, resulting in a loss of oil and oil pressure.
Consequence
A sudden loss of oil and oil pressure could lead to the engine stalling or seizing, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2024. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-03-1973.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Oil cooler hoses may split
Reported September 18, 2024Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2024/356808 vehicles affected
The engine oil cooler hoses may split, causing oil and oil pressure loss. The hoses will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
RA-03-1973 â Oil Cooler Hoses
Defect
On affected vehicles the oil hoses for the engine oil cooler may be prone to split with a resulting loss of oil and oil pressure.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the oil cooler hoses will be replaced
Front seat airbag fixings may be undertightened
Reported October 12, 2020Model years 2016–2019DVSA recall R/2020/280EU Safety Gate A12/01360/2060 vehicles affected
Some front seat airbag fixings may not be tightened to the correct torque. They will be checked and secured if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
CERTAIN FIXINGS ON THE FRONT SEAT AIR BAG MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE
Defect
Certain fixings on the front seat airbag may not have been ï¿½tightenedï¿½ to the correct torque.
Remedy
Examine the front seat airbag fixings and if necessary secure the fixings.
Front seat air bag fasteners may be loose
Reported October 2, 2020Model years 2019–2020NHTSA campaign 20V60400021 vehicles affected
Front seat air bag fasteners may not be tightened correctly, which could cause the air bag to deploy improperly and increase the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and secure the fasteners if needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017 DB11, 2019 DB11 V8 Volante and DBS Superleggera, 2019-2020 Vantage and 2020 Superleggera Volante vehicles. The front seat air bag fasteners may not have been tightened correctly.
Consequence
Loose fasteners can cause the air bag to improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will examine and, if necessary, secure the front seat air bag fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2020. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-1418.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag fixings may be too loose
Reported November 19, 2019Model years 2017–2019DVSA recall R/2019/396EU Safety Gate A12/00008/1945 vehicles affected
The passenger airbag fixings may not be tightened to the correct torque. They will be examined and secured if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD THEIR PASSENGER AIRBAG FIXINGS TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE
Defect
Vehicles may not have had their passenger airbag fixings ï¿½tightenedï¿½ to the correct torque specification
Remedy
Examine the passenger airbag fixings and if necessary secure the fixings.
Passenger air bag fasteners may be loose
Reported November 12, 2019Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 19V80600017 vehicles affected
The passenger air bag locking nuts may not be properly tightened, preventing the air bag from deploying properly in a crash. Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 DB11 Coupe and Volante and 2019 Vantage and DBS Superleggera Coupe vehicles. The locking nut fasteners on the passenger air bag may not be tightened properly.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-866-278-6661. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-1327.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Hydraulic connector may leak transmission oil
Reported June 23, 2017Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2017/205EU Safety Gate A12/1034/1710 vehicles affected
A hydraulic connector may fail and leak transmission oil, which can affect gear selection. A support bracket will be fitted to secure the pipe and prevent movement.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
HYDRAULIC CONNECTOR MAY LEAK
Defect
A hydraulic connector may fail and cause a transmission oil leak. This may have an adverse effect on gear selection.
Remedy
Add a support bracket which will be installed to hold the pipe securely in position and prevent movement of the assembly.
Hydraulic connector may leak
Reported June 23, 2017Model years 2010–2013DVSA recall R/2017/204EU Safety Gate A12/1035/17165 vehicles affected
A hydraulic connector may fail and leak transmission oil, which could affect gear selection. The clutch pipe connector assembly, related brackets and parts will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
HYDRAULIC CONNECTOR MAY LEAK
Defect
A hydraulic connector may fail and cause a transmission oil leak. This may have an adverse effect on gear selection.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the clutch pipe connector assembly related brackets and parts
Automatic clutch settings may cause incorrect gear changes
Reported June 23, 2017Model years 2010–2012DVSA recall R/2017/202EU Safety Gate A12/1032/17290 vehicles affected
Stored clutch settings are incompatible with updated software and may cause incorrect gear changes, including an uncommanded shift to neutral. Manual gear selection remains available. The clutch software will be reinstalled and the system retaught.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
TRANSMISSION CAN CHANGE GEAR WITHOUT CONTROL FROM DRIVER
Defect
As part of a software update the stored adjustment settings for the automatic clutch were not deleted and re-taught. These stored settings are incompatible with the updated software and can result in incorrect operation in certain circumstances. This may adversely affect gear changes including uncommanded selection of neutral. If neutral is selected manual gear selection will be available.
Remedy
On affected vehicles the clutch software will be re-installed and the system re-taught.
Clutch fluid line connector may break and leak
Reported June 21, 2017Model years 2011–2014NHTSA campaign 17V391000179 vehicles affected
A clutch fluid line connector may break and leak. The vehicle may be unable to shift, or the transmission may shift to emergency neutral as it stops; it could roll away if the parking brake is not applied. Dealers will install a support bracket to secure the pipe free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN
Defect
Aston Martin the Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2011-2014 V8 Vantage vehicles equipped with 7-speed Auto-Shift Manual (ASM) "SportShift II" transmissions. A connector for the clutch fluid line may break, resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
Consequence
The loss of hydraulic fluid may prevent the vehicle from shifting out of the gear that it is in. Additionally, if the vehicle is being driven when the fluid level significantly drops, the transmission may shift to an emergency neutral as the vehicle comes to a stop. If the driver ignores the dash warning message and exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install a support bracket to hold pipe securely in position, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0024.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Transmission fluid connector may break and leak
Reported June 21, 2017Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 17V3900006 vehicles affected
A transmission fluid line connector may break and leak. The vehicle may be unable to shift, or the transmission may shift to emergency neutral as it stops; it could roll away if the parking brake is not applied. Dealers will replace the clutch pipe, connector assembly, and related brackets free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN
Defect
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2012 V8 Vantage vehicles equipped with 6-speed Auto-Shift Manual (ASM) transmissions. A connector for the transmission fluid lines may break resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
Consequence
The loss of hydraulic fluid may prevent the vehicle from shifting out of the gear that it is in. Additionally, if the vehicle is being driven when the fluid level significantly drops, the transmission may shift to an emergency neutral as the vehicle comes to a stop. If the driver ignores the dash warning message and exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pipe, connector assembly, and related brackets, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0023.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Transmission software may cause neutral shifts or abrupt gear changes
Reported June 21, 2017Model years 2011–2012NHTSA campaign 17V389000315 vehicles affected
Updated transmission and engine control software may conflict with the clutch settings, causing a shift to neutral or abrupt gear changes in clutch protection mode and increasing crash risk. Dealers will reinstall the clutch system software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN
Defect
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2011-2012 V8 Vantage vehicles. The affected vehicles received updated transmission and engine control software which may conflict with the pre-existing clutch settings and may cause the transmission to shift to neutral, or enable clutch protection mode which give abrupt gear shifts.
Consequence
If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall clutch system software, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0022.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Interior door unlock may not work
Reported December 16, 2015Model years 2010–2016NHTSA campaign 15V8460006,076 vehicles affected
The interior door unlocking mechanism may not work after the vehicle is locked from outside, potentially trapping occupants and increasing their risk of injury. Dealers will disable the double-locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Consequence
If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Heated seat control module may overheat the seat
Reported December 2, 2014Model years 2006–2014DVSA recall R/2014/163EU Safety Gate A12/2183/1449,794 vehicles affected
A control module fault may keep a heated seat element powered, causing the seat to overheat and smoulder. Additional monitoring modules will be fitted, and seat elements replaced where necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
SEAT MAY OVERHEAT
Defect
On affected vehicles The control module for the front heated seats mail fail and when the ignition is switched on allow a permanent feed to the heater element(s). In this condition it may not be possible to switch off the heater element and over a period of time this may cause a seat to overheat and smouldering to occur. Occupants will notice an inability to switch the seat heater off using the designated switch and over longer periods a higher than normal temperature of the seat squab.
Remedy
Fit additional seat heater monitoring modules. Where necessary seat elements may also be replaced.
Seat heater may overheat
Reported November 25, 2014Model years 2006–2014NHTSA campaign 14V7530007,256 vehicles affected
A failed seat heater control module may prevent the heaters from being switched off. The seat could overheat and smolder, increasing injury risk. Dealers will add a module that can cut heater power if the control module fails, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Defect
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
Consequence
If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Throttle pedal arm may break
Reported January 17, 2014Model years 2007EU Safety Gate A12/0256/14
The throttle pedal arm may break, preventing the driver from maintaining or increasing speed; the vehicle will return to idle. This may increase the risk of a crash. The product is being recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
null The pedal arm on the throttle pedal can break, if this happens the driver will be unable to maintain or increase speed and the vehicle will return to idle. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by United Kingdom
Accelerator pedal arm may break
Reported January 16, 2014Model years 2008–2014NHTSA campaign 14V0100005,001 vehicles affected
The accelerator pedal arm may break, causing the engine to return to idle and preventing the driver from maintaining or increasing speed. Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
Consequence
If the accelerator pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Throttle pedal arm may break
Reported May 29, 2013Model years 2012–2014NHTSA campaign 13V228000689 vehicles affected
The throttle pedal arm may break, causing the engine to return to idle and preventing the driver from maintaining or increasing engine speed. This may increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect
Aston Martin is recalling certain model year DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, and Rapide vehicles manufactured from May 14, 2012, through April 10, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the throttle pedal arm may break.
Consequence
If the throttle pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies. The recall began July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0016.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.this campaign was superseded by recall campaign 14V-010.
Incorrect tyre pressure software may affect vehicle stability
Reported November 12, 2012Model years 2009–2012DVSA recall R/2012/112307 vehicles affected
Incorrect tyre pressure monitoring software allows a greater pressure difference between front tyres, which could affect stability and directional control. The correct software will be installed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED
Defect
It has been established that the Tyre Pressure Management System (TPMS) ECU had been installed with incorrect specification software for the front axle. The software allows for a greater tyre pressure difference between tyres on the front axle. If this occurs it could in extreme circumstances affect the stability and directional control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and install the correct software.
Low tyre pressure warning may come on too late
Reported October 2, 2012Model years 2010–2012NHTSA campaign 12V480000169 vehicles affected
The warning light may not illuminate until front tyre pressure is more than 25% below the recommended cold pressure. Underinflated tyres can overheat or fail, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the system free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Defect
Aston Martin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 V12 Vantage Coupe vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems." On these vehicles, the low tire pressure warning light will not illuminate until the tire pressure in the front tires is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.
Consequence
Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software for the tire pressure monitoring system free of charge. The manufacturer notification to owners on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin at 1-888-923-9988.
Notes
Aston Martin's recall campaign number is RA-19-0015.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Front suspension cam bolt may crack
Reported September 28, 2010Model years 2007–2008NHTSA campaign 10V4490001,090 vehicles affected
A front suspension arm cam bolt may crack, allowing the lower control arm to move and affecting steering control, which increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the bolts free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect
ASTON MARTIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 DB9 COUPE, DB9 VOLANTE, V8 VANTAGE COUPE, V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER, AND DBS COUPE VEHICLES. THE FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM CAM BOLT COULD CRACK ALONG ITS SHANK ALLOWING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO MOVE.
Consequence
MOVEMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL INFLUENCE THE DRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM CAM BOLTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ASTON MARTIN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-923-9988.
Notes
ASTON MARTIN SAFETY RECALL NO. RA-04-0014.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Front subframe bolts may cause unusual steering response
Reported August 14, 2009Model years 2009DVSA recall R/2009/08554 vehicles affected
The front subframe bolts may not have been checked for correct torque, which could cause unusual steering response. Inspect for paint marks showing the check was done and re-torque the bolts if they are not marked.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
STEERING RESPONSE MAY BE INCORRECT
Defect
It has been identified that during the build process of the subject vehicles a safety critical action to check the torque of the front sub frame assembly bolts was omitted. Should the situation be ignored the driver would become aware of an unusual steering response.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts inspected to ascertain whether they have been paint marked to indicate that the torque has been checked during production. Should this not be the case the bolts will be re-torqued.
Poor earth connection may overheat brake hoses
Reported February 8, 2006Model years 2005DVSA recall R/2006/021125 vehicles affected
An intermittent high-resistance earth connection may make current flow through the rear braided hoses, causing them to heat up and possibly melt. This could cause a soft brake pedal, a brake warning light and poor starting. The earth stud will be relocated and a secondary strap fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY NOT START
Defect
The engine may not start because the power train to chassis primary earth stud may have intermittent high resistance. This condition may occur when electrical items that draw high current are utilised in which case the electrical path could route through the rear braided hoses causing them to heat up and possibly melt leading to a soft pedalillumination of the brake warning lamp and poor starting.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected so the primary earth stud can be moved to a new location and fit a secondary earth strap between the transmission and chassis.
Steering column switch gear may trap wires
Reported March 30, 2001Model years 1996–2001NHTSA campaign 01V1100003,238 vehicles affected
The steering column lighting switch gear may trap wires, causing partial loss of lighting. Dealers will replace the switch gear assembly.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SIX CYLINDER AND TWELVE CYLINDER VARIANTS. THE STEERING COLUMN LIGHTING SWITCH GEAR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRAP WIRES, LEADING TO A PARTIAL LOSS OF LIGHTING FUNCTIONALITY.
Consequence
DEPENDING ON WHICH WIRES ARE TRAPPED, THE LOSS OF LIGHTING FUNCTION CAN VARY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH GEAR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 12, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ASTON MARTIN AT 201-818-8352.
Notes
ASTON MARTIN RECALL NO. SAR007.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Ignition software may cause engine power loss
Reported October 9, 2000Model years 1999–2000DVSA recall R/2000/106962 vehicles affected
An ignition software fault may cause misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders, and may overheat the exhaust catalyst. The power train control module will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON START UP.
Defect
A fault in the ignition software may result in misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders. This situation could also cause overheating of the exhaust catalyst.
Remedy
Affected Vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the power train control module.(PCM)
Rear axle tube may crack
Reported April 10, 2000Model years 1994–1996DVSA recall R/2000/041110 vehicles affected
A rear axle tube may develop stress cracks after extended use, which could affect rear wheel stability if it fails. Dealers will check the rear axle and replace it if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
IMPEDED REAR ROAD WHEEL STABILITY COULD OCCUR
Defect
One of the three variants of de Dion rear axle tube assemblies may suffer from stress cracks between the rear hub to axle tube interface following extended use. This could result in impeded rear road wheel stability should failure occur.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to check and/or replace rear axle.
Steering rack mounting brackets may crack
Reported March 9, 2000Model years 1993–1999DVSA recall R/2000/030204 vehicles affected
Stress cracks in the steering rack mounting brackets could impede steering. The brackets will be replaced with a modified type.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY CRACK
Defect
There is a possibility that stress cracking of the steering rack mounting brackets may occur which could impede steering action.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace brackets with modified type.
Front damper bracket may detach
Reported January 10, 2000Model years 1999DVSA recall R/2000/001716 vehicles affected
Insufficient welding may allow the front damper mounting bracket to detach, and the displaced damper may restrict steering. Dealers will check the welds and replace the bracket if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FRONT DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET MAY DETACH
Defect
There is a possibility that the front damper lower mounting bracket may detach due to insufficient welding and displaced damper may restrict steering action.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and check that damper mounting bracket is butt welded on all three sides. If not replace bracket.
Seat belt anchorage may disengage
Reported January 5, 1998Model years 1997DVSA recall R/1997/09243 vehicles affected
The seat belt's B-pillar anchorage may disengage from its index plate in a frontal impact. The plate marking will be checked and the plate replaced if it is the wrong type.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
SECURITY OF SEAT BELT SHOULDER ANCHORAGE
Defect
The seat belt B pillar anchorage may disengage from it's index plate during a frontal impact.
Remedy
Potentially affected vehicles are being recalled to have the marking on the index plate inspected. Where the marking indicates that the plate is not the correct type it will be replaced with a quality assured example.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

Back to the Aston Martin Vantage

Infotainment menu may obstruct rearview camera

Engine oil cooler hose may split

Oil cooler hoses may split

Front seat airbag fixings may be undertightened

Front seat air bag fasteners may be loose

Passenger airbag fixings may be too loose

Passenger air bag fasteners may be loose

Hydraulic connector may leak transmission oil

Hydraulic connector may leak

Automatic clutch settings may cause incorrect gear changes

Clutch fluid line connector may break and leak

Transmission fluid connector may break and leak

Transmission software may cause neutral shifts or abrupt gear changes

Interior door unlock may not work

Heated seat control module may overheat the seat

Seat heater may overheat

Throttle pedal arm may break

Accelerator pedal arm may break

Throttle pedal arm may break

Incorrect tyre pressure software may affect vehicle stability

Low tyre pressure warning may come on too late

Front suspension cam bolt may crack

Front subframe bolts may cause unusual steering response

Poor earth connection may overheat brake hoses

Steering column switch gear may trap wires

Ignition software may cause engine power loss

Rear axle tube may crack

Steering rack mounting brackets may crack

Front damper bracket may detach

Seat belt anchorage may disengage