2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage recalls and problems

The 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Aston Martin dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage recalls

Recall 15V-846: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Dec 16, 2015 · 6,076 vehicles affected · Aston Martin Lagonda of North America

Problem: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Risk: If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.

2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting2
Power Train1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,600 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 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage complaints

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

Power Train · reported Apr 28, 2024
Hydraulic hoses connected to the shifting mechanism on the sportshift 2 (automated transmission) ruptured or prematurely corroded at connection of fittings, causing hydraulic oil to be spilled onto the undercarriage of the vehicle and onto transaxle and rear tires. This causes the potential hazard of catastrophic lockup of the transmission while vehicle is in movement and/or the potential loss of traction at the rear wheels of the vehicle possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. This is a known issue/defect that needs to be addressed on all Vantages equipped with this transmission. This…
Exterior Lighting · reported Jun 15, 2022
Tailights allow water into them, a very common problem from factory causing them to malfunction. Brake lights will stop working this is a serious safety issue and one Aston Martin knows about. A recall should be issued on these lights.
Exterior Lighting · at 6,600 miles · reported Jul 8, 2019
Brake lights had water condensation inside, causing the LEDS inside to short out. This prevents other drivers from being aware of braking, potentially leading to collisions.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage: 15V-846 (latches/locks/linkages). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,600 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.