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Aston Martin V8 Vantage S recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 5 owner complaints for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S, covering model years 2011 to 2016. The 2016 model year drew the most complaints (4), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 5 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2011–2016)
  • most complaints: 2016 (4 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (3 complaints)
  • latest recall 14V010000 (reported Jan 16, 2014)
  • 3 complaints reporting a crash (60.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (60.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2016 model year has the most complaints: 4 of 5, or 80.0%. Next come 2011 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2011–2016Column chart of 5 complaints across 6 model years. The highest is 2016 with 4. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2011: 1 complaint120112012: 0 complaints20122013: 0 complaints20132014: 0 complaints20142015: 0 complaints20152016: 4 complaints42016
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201110000
201643030
All model years53030

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Aston Martin V8 Vantage S components

top 9 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (60.0% of all 5), followed by Vehicle Speed Control (3) and Air Bags (1).

Components named most often in Aston Martin V8 Vantage S complaints (top 9)
Components named most often in Aston Martin V8 Vantage S complaints (top 9)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine360.0%
Vehicle Speed Control360.0%
Air Bags120.0%
Electrical System120.0%
Exterior Lighting120.0%
Power Train120.0%
Service Brakes120.0%
Structure120.0%
Unknown or Other120.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name V8 Vantage S, newest first. The only campaign, 14V010000, covers model years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

  • 1 recall campaign
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S recall campaigns covering each model year
2011: 1 campaign2012: 1 campaign2013: 1 campaign2014: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 14V010000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

    Model years 2011–2014

    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 break.

    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-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.

    Filed by Aston Martin The Americas

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S, covering model years 2011 to 2016. The campaign, 14V010000, was reported on January 16, 2014 and is filed under “Vehicle speed control”.

Which Aston Martin V8 Vantage S model year has the most complaints?

The 2016 model year, with 4 of the 5 complaints in NHTSA’s file (80.0%). The next is 2011 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Aston Martin V8 Vantage S complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 60.0% of all 5. Vehicle Speed Control (3) and Air Bags (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Aston Martin V8 Vantage S?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Aston Martin dealer.

How many Aston Martin V8 Vantage S complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 5 complaints, 3 report a crash, 0 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.