ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Recalls

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage has 5 recalls spanning the 2006-2016 production run, with the most pressing issue being a door locking defect on 2010-2016 models where the interior release mechanism can fail to work after the car has been locked from outside, potentially trapping an occupant inside. The 2006-2014 model years carry a seat heater recall where the control module can fail to shut off the heating element, allowing the seat surface to overheat and smolder with the occupant sitting in it. On the transmission side, 2011-2014 vehicles fitted with the 7-speed SportShift II automated manual can develop a cracked hydraulic line connector that leaks clutch fluid and leaves the car stuck in gear. The 2012 model year with the 6-speed automated manual has the same failure mode from a similar fluid line connector, also resulting in the transmission locking into a single gear. There is also a software issue specific to 2011-2012 models where updated transmission and engine control software can conflict with existing clutch calibration settings, causing the gearbox to slip into neutral unexpectedly or deliver harsh, uncontrolled shifts, either of which raises the risk of a crash.