This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
15–16 mpg combined
14.7–15.7 L/100km
Two Seaters
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has 5 recalls, the most serious involving updated transmission and engine control software that can conflict with clutch settings, causing the transmission to unexpectedly drop into neutral or produce abrupt gear shifts that raise the risk of a crash.
Two additional drivetrain recalls affect vehicles with automatic-shift manual transmissions: on 6-speed ASM models, a connector on the transmission fluid lines can break and leak hydraulic fluid, while on 7-speed SportShift II models, a connector on the clutch fluid line can do the same. In either case, the fluid loss can leave the transmission stuck in whatever gear it is in. There is also a seat heater concern: the electronic control module for the front seat heaters can fail in a way that prevents them from shutting off, allowing the seat surface to overheat and smolder. Finally, the interior door unlocking mechanism can fail to respond when the car has been locked from outside, potentially trapping an occupant inside the cabin.
At a glance
What can fail
The connector where the clutch fluid line attaches may break, causing hydraulic fluid to leak from the transmission system.
What the fix does
A dealer will install a support bracket to secure the pipe in place, preventing the connector from breaking.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A connector joining the transmission fluid lines can break, causing hydraulic fluid to leak from the transmission.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the clutch pipe, connector assembly, and related brackets at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Updated transmission and engine software conflicts with clutch settings, causing the transmission to shift into neutral or activate clutch protection mode, resulting in abrupt gear shifts.
What the fix does
Dealers will reinstall the clutch system software at no cost to restore proper transmission operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The interior door unlock mechanism may not work when the vehicle is locked from outside, preventing occupants from unlocking doors from inside.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the software to disable the double locking feature, restoring normal interior door unlock function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, leaving the heaters unable to turn off.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an additional module that cuts power to the seat heaters if the control module fails.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
