2016 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE S
0 recalls — 12 complaints — 29 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
9 crashes 9 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 13, 2019
Incident date: Feb 13, 2018
IN ONCE INCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY, WHICH HAPPENED TO BE THE SECOND DAY I LEASED THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND I HAD TO TOW IT OFF THE FREEWAY TO THE CLOSEST CORNER STORE. I THEN CALLED THE DEALER I LEASED THE CAR FROM AND WENT THROUGH A NUMBER OF OPTIONS, NONE OF WHICH WORKED. I WAS INSTRUCTED... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Apr 13, 2019
Incident date: Feb 13, 2018
IN ONCE INCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY, WHICH HAPPENED TO BE THE SECOND DAY I LEASED THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND I HAD TO TOW IT OFF THE FREEWAY TO THE CLOSEST CORNER STORE. I THEN CALLED THE DEALER I LEASED THE CAR FROM AND WENT THROUGH A NUMBER OF OPTIONS, NONE OF WHICH WORKED. I WAS INSTRUCTED... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 13, 2019
Incident date: Feb 13, 2018
IN ONCE INCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY, WHICH HAPPENED TO BE THE SECOND DAY I LEASED THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND I HAD TO TOW IT OFF THE FREEWAY TO THE CLOSEST CORNER STORE. I THEN CALLED THE DEALER I LEASED THE CAR FROM AND WENT THROUGH A NUMBER OF OPTIONS, NONE OF WHICH WORKED. I WAS INSTRUCTED... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Jan 2, 2019
Incident date: Feb 14, 2018
THIS WILL BE MY SECOND COMPLAINT. MY CAR ABRUPTLY CAME TO A STOP ON THE FREEWAY AND WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE CAR CAUSING THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY AND CAUSING THE CAR TO BE LABELED AS A SALVAGED VEHICLE. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED DESPITE INFORMIN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 2, 2019
Incident date: Feb 14, 2018
THIS WILL BE MY SECOND COMPLAINT. MY CAR ABRUPTLY CAME TO A STOP ON THE FREEWAY AND WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE CAR CAUSING THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY AND CAUSING THE CAR TO BE LABELED AS A SALVAGED VEHICLE. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED DESPITE INFORMIN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2, 2019
Incident date: Feb 14, 2018
THIS WILL BE MY SECOND COMPLAINT. MY CAR ABRUPTLY CAME TO A STOP ON THE FREEWAY AND WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE CAR CAUSING THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY AND CAUSING THE CAR TO BE LABELED AS A SALVAGED VEHICLE. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED DESPITE INFORMIN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Aug 3, 2018
Incident date: Dec 21, 2017
THE CAR WAS MOVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THEN SUDDENLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND LOST ALL POWER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. WE HAD TO PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD. THEN IT WOULD NOT START AT ALL AND WE CALLED THE DEALER TO HAVE IT TOWED, PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE SECOND DAY AFTER IT WAS PURCHASED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 3, 2018
Incident date: Dec 21, 2017
THE CAR WAS MOVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THEN SUDDENLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND LOST ALL POWER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. WE HAD TO PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD. THEN IT WOULD NOT START AT ALL AND WE CALLED THE DEALER TO HAVE IT TOWED, PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE SECOND DAY AFTER IT WAS PURCHASED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 3, 2018
Incident date: Dec 21, 2017
THE CAR WAS MOVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THEN SUDDENLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND LOST ALL POWER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. WE HAD TO PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD. THEN IT WOULD NOT START AT ALL AND WE CALLED THE DEALER TO HAVE IT TOWED, PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE SECOND DAY AFTER IT WAS PURCHASED.
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 7, 2018
Incident date: Feb 15, 2018
IN THE FIRST WEEK OF BUYING THE VEHICLE THE CAR ABRUPTLY STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY. I HAD IT PUSHED OFF AND ASTON MARTIN (GALPIN FORD) TOWED IT BACK, SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE ISSUE AFTER ALMOST A FULL WEEK AND REFUSED TO HAVE IT RETURNED. NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS LATER THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURS EXCEPT THIS T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Apr 7, 2018
Incident date: Feb 15, 2018
IN THE FIRST WEEK OF BUYING THE VEHICLE THE CAR ABRUPTLY STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY. I HAD IT PUSHED OFF AND ASTON MARTIN (GALPIN FORD) TOWED IT BACK, SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE ISSUE AFTER ALMOST A FULL WEEK AND REFUSED TO HAVE IT RETURNED. NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS LATER THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURS EXCEPT THIS T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Apr 7, 2018
Incident date: Feb 15, 2018
IN THE FIRST WEEK OF BUYING THE VEHICLE THE CAR ABRUPTLY STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY. I HAD IT PUSHED OFF AND ASTON MARTIN (GALPIN FORD) TOWED IT BACK, SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE ISSUE AFTER ALMOST A FULL WEEK AND REFUSED TO HAVE IT RETURNED. NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS LATER THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURS EXCEPT THIS T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
EPA Fuel Economy — 2016 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE S
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 13.0 | 19.0 | 15.0 | Premium | $5,450 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (AM7) (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 14.0 | 21.0 | 16.0 | Premium | $5,100 |
CO2 Emissions: 579.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE S
29 manufacturer communications from 26 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 5 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
SPL-30-1545
Oct 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit
SPL-10-1520
May 20, 2021
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Compliance with E10 Fuel
OTH-19-1368
Feb 10, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Crankshaft Sensor - High RPM Test
OTH-30-1308
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer Handover Checklist
SPL-03-1261
May 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Recommended Engine Oils for V8 and V12 Naturally Aspirated Engines
SPL-30-1257
Mar 29, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Welcome to Technical Hub
WPL-30-0320V2
Feb 28, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts return requests PRRs
SPL-30-1244
Feb 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Assessments launched on the training academy
SPL-30-1257V2
Feb 9, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Welcome to Technical Hub V2
SPL-30-1235
Jan 3, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Introduction of Tech Hub and Spotlight
SPL-30-1150
Dec 14, 2018
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Instructions for the ATEQ TPMS / RKE Tool
SPL-15-1157
Sep 19, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Aftermarket dash camera questionnaire
SPL-15-1157
Sep 19, 2018
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Aftermarket dash camera questionnaire
SB-01-1094
Sep 17, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Deployable Spoiler wear inspection - annual check required.
SB-01-1094
Sep 17, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Deployable Spoiler wear inspection - annual check required.
SPL-03-1088
Aug 21, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Introduction of a remanufactured long-block V8 engine
SPL-30-1074
Aug 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
EPDR Submission process update to existing SPL-30-0458
SPL-30-1148
Mar 9, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
To inform about the changes we are making to Technical Training along with the introduction of the 3 tier Technician grading system
SPL-30-1148
Mar 9, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
To inform about the changes we are making to Technical Training along with the introduction of the 3 tier Technician grading system
SPL-30-1017
Jan 25, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Reminder to do OBD In-use Monitoring with AMDS.
SPL-30-1036
Jan 19, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
New electrical content and HTML5 upgrade for Cortona 3D content on the dealer communication system (DCS).
SPL-30-1047
Jan 8, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2018 Technical Training Update.
SPL-30-1022
Jan 4, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Client Services Department Team Update.
SPL030584V2
Jul 9, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Introduction of a Remanufactured Long Block V8 Engine. Amended to show increased labour Times. changes to details of one of special tools.
SB-07-0315V4
Jun 29, 2017
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SportShift Clutch Driveability Problems, all V8 Vantage and V8 Vantage S with 6 and 7-Speed SportShift (ASM) Transmission. Bulletin originally issued 06/08/2010, already updated twice. Version 4 issued to cover solutions to current reported
QN-08-0042
Nov 24, 2016
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Fluid leakage from the clutch slave cylinder. Small quantity of vehicles that may have incorrectly tightened fluid connections on the clutch slave cylinder.
SA-08-0263
Nov 24, 2016
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Fluid leakage from the clutch slave cylinder. Small quantity of vehicles that may have incorrectly tightened fluid connections on the clutch slave cylinder.
BPL-01-0023
Feb 19, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
The reason for this policy letter is to give you information that was not available before, when body repair policy BPL-01-0021 "Change of Paint Supplier" was published.
SB-01-0426
Feb 11, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
We have introduced a new special tool 43-28335 Docking Station Bezel Release Tool.
ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE S — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE S across all model years (2011–2014).
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Total Recalls
13
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths