2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage recalls and problems

The 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Aston Martin dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage recalls

Recall 14V-753: Seats

Reported Nov 25, 2014 · 7,256 vehicles affected · Aston Martin Lagonda of North America

Problem: 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.

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.

Fix: 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.

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Exterior Lighting · at 15,043 miles · reported Jun 25, 2019
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 and brake lights to fail.
Exterior Lighting · at 80,000 miles · reported Jun 25, 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 problems for this car and not repairable. Officially a new headlight and new tail light would be needed. This would be approximately $2500+ for just one taillight and one headlight plus likely 5+hrs labor. It is very likely the right side lights will fail some day. Turn signals should be repairable. The car…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage: 14V-753 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (2 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,000 miles.

Are Aston Martin recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Aston Martin dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.