Aston Martin 2012 V8 Vantage Power Train Recall: Risk of Transmission Shift Failure
Aston Martin is recalling 2012 V8 Vantage vehicles with 6-speed Auto-Shift Manual transmissions due to potential hydraulic fluid leaks causing transmission shift failures and vehicle rollaways.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The loss of hydraulic fluid may prevent the vehicle from shifting out of the gear that it is in. Additionally, if the vehicle is being driven when the fluid level significantly drops, the transmission may shift to an emergency neutral as the vehicle comes to a stop. If the driver ignores the dash warning message and exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Aston Martin is recalling certain 2012 V8 Vantage vehicles with 6-speed Auto-Shift Manual transmissions. The recall is because a connector for transmission fluid lines may break, causing hydraulic fluid leaks that can prevent shifting out of gear and lead to vehicle rollaways if the driver ignores warnings. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251382-aston-martin-2012-v8-vantage-power-train-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251382-aston-martin-2012-v8-vantage-power-train-recall-risk-of · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V390000
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“Aston Martin 2012 V8 Vantage Power Train Recall: Risk of Transmission Shift Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251382-aston-martin-2012-v8-vantage-power-train-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #17V390000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V390000).
Why it’s dangerous
A broken connector can cause hydraulic fluid leaks. This may prevent the vehicle from shifting out of gear and, if the driver ignores the dashboard warning message and exits without applying the parking brake, could cause the vehicle to roll away and crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vehicles with 6-speed Auto-Shift Manual transmissions are affected. Drivers who ignore dashboard warnings after fluid level drops are at higher risk of vehicle rollaways.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models with 6-speed Auto-Shift Manual transmissions. The recall started July 18, 2017, and affects vehicles sold in the U.S. market.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Aston Martin
Call 1-949-379-3100 to schedule a free replacement of the clutch pipe, connector assembly, and related brackets.
What NHTSA says to do
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pipe, connector assembly, and related brackets, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0023.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 27 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
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V390000 (June 21, 2017)
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