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2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Jul 27, 2021
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Nov 25, 2014
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, most frequently naming the electrical and exterior lighting categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 30 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical150.0%
  • Exterior lighting150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
14V753000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Nov 25, 2014
7,256 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
The risk: 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.
The 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 Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Aston Martin Lagonda of North AmericaManufacturer number RA-01-0019View on NHTSA.gov
10V449000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Sep 28, 2010
1,090 units potentially affected
The defect: ASTON MARTIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 DB9 COUPE, DB9 VOLANTE, V8 VANTAGE COUPE, V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER, AND DBS COUPE VEHICLES. THE FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM CAM BOLT COULD CRACK ALONG ITS SHANK ALLOWING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO MOVE.
The risk: MOVEMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL INFLUENCE THE DRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM CAM BOLTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ASTON MARTIN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-923-9988.
ASTON MARTINManufacturer number RA-04-0014View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed Jul 27, 2021

Brake and tail lamp failure due to condensation forming in the lens housing shorting/causing to fail the LED lamps contained in the sealed unit.

NHTSA ID
11426615
Incident
Jul 26, 2021
Exterior lighting
Filed Oct 6, 2020

TAIL LIGHTS LEAK AND COLLECT WATER CAUSING LIGHT TO FAIL. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT RENDERS REAR TAIL LIGHTS INOPERABLE.

NHTSA ID
11363088
Incident
Oct 6, 2020

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SPL-30-1545

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit

SPL-10-1520

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Compliance with E10 Fuel

SB-30-1282V2

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Set up Guide for Data Loggers

OTH-19-1368

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Crankshaft Sensor - High RPM Test

OTH-30-1308

EQUIPMENT

Customer Handover Checklist

SPL-03-1261

ENGINE

Recommended Engine Oils for V8 and V12 Naturally Aspirated Engines

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Aston Martin V8 Vantage by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2019000—
2016010—
2015310—
2014050—
2013050—
2012170—
2011150—
2010230—
2009020—
2008130—
2007Viewing220—
2006210—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.