4 recalls across 4 model years
The Aston Martin Vantage V8 has 4 recalls covering 2007–2012 model years, with the most serious being a 2007 model year defect where the accelerator pedal arm can fail, dropping the engine to idle and cutting drive power unexpectedly.
The 2011 model year has a separate powertrain concern: a transmission software update that was not applied correctly can cause the gearbox to slip into neutral without warning, again cutting propulsion. On 2012 models equipped with the 7-speed Auto-Shift Manual transmission, a hydraulic connector lacks adequate support and can fail, leaking transmission fluid and leaving the driver unable to change gears. The 2009 model year has a door locking system issue where the double-lock feature prevents occupants from opening the doors from inside without using the key fob, which can trap people inside in an emergency.
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