CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (1 report).
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage recalls
Transmission May Shift to Neutral Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk
Certain vehicles received updated transmission and engine control software that may conflict with the existing clutch settings.
Transmission fluid leak can cause loss of gear and rollaway
A connector on the transmission fluid lines may break, causing a hydraulic fluid leak.
Clutch Fluid Leak Can Cause Unexpected Shifts or Rollaway
A connector on the clutch fluid line in the automated manual transmission can break, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
Doors May Not Open From Inside When Locked
Certain vehicles have interior door unlocking mechanisms that may fail to work after the vehicle has been locked from the outside.
Most common 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
ASTON MARTINS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR HAVING CONDENSATION BOTH IN THE HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHTS. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM DUE TO BAD DESIGN AND BUILD YET THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT IS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. CONDENSATION CAN CAUSE THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT CAUSING POTENTIAL ACCIDENTS ON THE ROAD.
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage questions
Does the 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage: Transmission May Shift to Neutral Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk; Transmission fluid leak can cause loss of gear and rollaway; Clutch Fluid Leak Can Cause Unexpected Shifts or Rollaway; Doors May Not Open From Inside When Locked; Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has been fixed?
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