repaired · 2018 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
2012 Aston Martin V8 VantageProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-389 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2012 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 · 2018 Q4
Power train
Risk. The loss of hydraulic fluid may prevent the vehicle from shifting out of the gear that it is in.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Power train
Risk. The loss of hydraulic fluid may prevent the vehicle from shifting out of the gear that it is in.
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.
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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…
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. 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…
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
2012 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 exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ASTON MARTINS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR HAVING CONDENSATION BOTH IN THE HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHTS. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM DUE TO BAD DESIGN AND BUILD YET THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT IS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. CONDENSATION CAN CAUSE THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT CAUSING POTENTIAL ACCIDENTS ON THE ROAD.
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