2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Aston Martin dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Check your V8 Vantage by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 15V846000
- Problem
- Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
- Risk
- If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
- Fix
- Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Aston Martin has issued at least 30 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (17)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (3)
- Electrical System (2)
- Engine (2)
- Power Train (2)
- Back Over Prevention (1)
Read Aston Martin V8 Vantage owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Hydraulic hoses connected to the shifting mechanism on the sportshift 2 (automated transmission) ruptured or prematurely corroded at connection of fittings, causing hydraulic oil to be spilled onto the undercarriage of the vehicle and onto transaxle and rear tires.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11585661
“Tailights allow water into them, a very common problem from factory causing them to malfunction. Brake lights will stop working this is a serious safety issue and one Aston Martin knows about. A recall should be issued on these lights.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11469381
“BRAKE LIGHTS HAD WATER CONDENSATION INSIDE, CAUSING THE LEDS INSIDE TO SHORT OUT. THIS PREVENTS OTHER DRIVERS FROM BEING AWARE OF BRAKING, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO COLLISIONS.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11230035
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Check your V8 Vantage by VIN
Not every 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Aston Martin dealer.
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