2009 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 38 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
14V010000 Jan 16, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may brea... Read more
Consequence
If the accelerator pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-2... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2009 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 13.0 | 19.0 | 15.0 | Premium | $5,450 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 12.0 | 19.0 | 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 — 2009 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
38 manufacturer communications from 34 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 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 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
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Aftermarket dash camera questionnaire
SPL-15-1157
Sep 19, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
OTH-01-1043
May 22, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Correct Diagnosis and Replacement of Restraint Control Modules
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-30-1148
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-30-1017
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.
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
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
SB-0297
Jul 14, 2009
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ASTON MARTIN: THIS WAS ISSUED TO GIVE DATA ABOUT THE CORRECT FUNCTION OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT OPERATION. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
ASPL-0391
Jul 1, 2009
190000 TIRES
ASTON MARTIN: THE TYRES SUPPLIED BY ASTON MARTIN PARTS OPERATIONS ARE THE SAME SPECIFICATION AS THE ORIGINAL INSTALLED EQUIPMENT AND ARE FULLY APPROVED. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
TSB-02-81
Dec 9, 2008
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ASTON MARTIN: GEAR CHANGE CABLES ARE HELD INTO A BRACKET ABOVE THE TRANSAXLE BY SPRING LOADED SLEEVES. THE CABLES CAN COME OUT OF THE BRACKET, IF THIS HAPPENS SOME OF THE GEARS CAN NOT BE SELECTED. *PE
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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