Aston Martin V8 Vantage Recall: Transmission Shifting Hazard
Aston Martin recalls 2011-2012 V8 Vantage vehicles due to transmission shifting issues. Dealers will reinstall clutch system software free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Aston Martin is recalling certain 2011 and 2012 V8 Vantage vehicles because updated transmission and engine control software may conflict with pre-existing clutch settings. This conflict can cause the transmission to shift into neutral or trigger clutch protection mode, resulting in abrupt gear shifts. These issues increase the risk of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251381-aston-martin-v8-vantage-2012-electrical-system-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251381-aston-martin-v8-vantage-2012-electrical-system-recall-risk-of · Updated October 13, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V389000
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“Aston Martin V8 Vantage Recall: Transmission Shifting Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251381-aston-martin-v8-vantage-2012-electrical-system-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #17V389000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V389000).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard stems from a software conflict between updated transmission/engine control software and existing clutch settings. This can cause the vehicle to shift into neutral while driving or enable clutch protection mode, leading to abrupt gear shifts that may result in a loss of control or a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2011 and 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vehicles are affected by this recall. Drivers are at increased risk of a crash if the transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral or experiences abrupt gear changes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2011 or 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. The recall involves vehicles that received updated transmission and engine control software. You can contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100 to verify if your specific vehicle is included.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Aston Martin
Call customer service at 1-949-379-3100 or wait for notification from the manufacturer regarding your vehicle's status.
Visit a Dealer
Have an authorized dealer reinstall the clutch system software free of charge to resolve the transmission conflict.
What NHTSA says to do
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall clutch system software, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0022.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 58 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V389000 (June 21, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 13, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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