repaired · 2017 Q4
Latches/locks/linkages
Risk. If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
2010 Aston Martin V8 VantageProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-753 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 13, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Power train
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2016 Q3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Aston Martin.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other V8 Vantage year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the V8 Vantage median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What V8 Vantage owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was connected to a battery refresher, the vehicle started independently and the parking brake released independently, causing the vehicle to rollaway before coming to a complete stop at the edge of the…
Own a 2010 V8 Vantage?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.