2006 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
1 recalls — 2 complaints — 34 TSBs
14V753000 Nov 25, 2014
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Defect Description
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heate... Read more
Consequence
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 the seat occupant.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Custome... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 25, 2019
Incident date: Oct 10, 2018
FACTORY HEADLIGHTS SUFFER FROM SEVERE CONDENSATION. THIS CAUSES POOR ROAD ILLUMINATION AND EXCESSIVE DIFFRACTION OF LIGHT. IT ALSO CAUSED COMPONENTS TO FAIL INCLUDING THE TURNING INDICATOR LEDS THAT ARE BUILT INTO THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING. THE TAIL LIGHTS SUFFERED THE SAME CONDITION. CAUSING INDICATORS... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 25, 2019
Incident date: Jun 10, 2019
THE CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD FAILED INSIDE THE LEFT HEADLIGHT. THE LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL THEREFORE DOES NOT WORK, AND THE BOARD IS NOT AVAILABLE BY ITSELF. A YEAR LATER (6/2019) THE LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT DEVELOPED CONDENSATION AND THE BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL FAILED. THESE ARE VERY COMMON PRO... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy — 2006 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 12.0 | 17.0 | 14.0 | Premium | $5,850 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
34 manufacturer communications from 30 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 12 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 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
SB-30-1282V2
Dec 3, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Set up Guide for Data Loggers
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
350000 EQUIPMENT
Deployable Spoiler wear inspection - annual check required.
SB-01-1094
Sep 17, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
OTH-01-1043
May 22, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Correct Diagnosis and Replacement of Restraint Control Modules
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.
SB010420
Jul 11, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some markets do not need a front licence plate plinth to be installed to a vehicle. This gives instruction on how to install a front licence plate plinth if a vehicle moves to a region where this becomes a legal requirement.
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.
SPL-03-0584
Apr 10, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Introduction of Remanufactured Long Block V8 Engine.
SB-07-0440
Mar 1, 2017
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Process if a Customer complains about six-speed manual transmission shift quality when cold.
SB-07-0440
Mar 1, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
Process if a Customer complains about six-speed manual transmission shift quality when cold.
SB-03-0412V2
Jun 14, 2016
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
A new type of throttle pedal needs an additional support bracket. The support bracket is installed in Production on vehicles after the VINs given. Before you install a new-type throttle pedal on a vehicle before the VINs given, you must bon
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.
RA-04-0014
Oct 8, 2010
021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ASTON MARTIN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE ARE FRONT ARM SUSPENSION BOLTS THAT ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD CRACK AFFECTING STEERING AND STABILITY. *RM
ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE across all model years (2006–2016).
35
Total Recalls
14
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE — Year by Year
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