2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Power train
The contact owns a 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was connected to a battery refresher, the vehicle started independently and the parking brake released independently, causing the vehicle to rollaway before coming to a complete stop at the edge of the…
The contact owns a 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. The contact stated that while the vehicle was connected to a battery refresher, the vehicle started independently and the parking brake released independently, causing the vehicle to rollaway before coming to a complete stop at the edge of the driveway. The low battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2010 aston martin V8 vantage. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number:14v010000 (vehicle speed control) but was advised by the dealer that the parts needed to complete the repair were not available. The contact received the notice months ago. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2010 aston martin V8 vantage. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number:14v010000 (vehicle speed control) but was advised by the dealer that the parts needed to complete the repair were not available. The contact received the notice months ago. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The vin was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10226734Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit
- 10195136Compliance with E10 Fuel
- 10184291Set up Guide for Data Loggers
- 10183740We have introduced a new special tool 43-28335 Docking Station Bezel Release Tool.
- 10183737The reason for this policy letter is to give you information that was not available before, when body repair policy BPL-01-0021 "Change of Paint Supplier" was published.
- 10171855Crankshaft Sensor - High RPM Test
- 10165858Welcome to Technical Hub V2
- 10165856Customer Handover Checklist
- 10161683Recommended Engine Oils for V8 and V12 Naturally Aspirated Engines
- 10158158Welcome to Technical Hub
- 10158157The Introduction of Tech Hub and Spotlight
- 10154955Parts return requests PRRs
- 10154954Technical Assessments launched on the training academy
- 10154214Instructions for the ATEQ TPMS / RKE Tool
- 10146088Aftermarket dash camera questionnaire
- 10146087To inform about the changes we are making to Technical Training along with the introduction of the 3 tier Technician grading system
- 10146082Deployable Spoiler wear inspection - annual check required.
- 10145035Introduction of a remanufactured long-block V8 engine
- 10145034EPDR Submission process update to existing SPL-30-0458
- 10142192Correct Diagnosis and Replacement of Restraint Control Modules
- 101295432018 Technical Training Update.
- 10129542New electrical content and HTML5 upgrade for Cortona 3D content on the dealer communication system (DCS).
- 10129541Client Services Department Team Update.
- 10129540Reminder to do OBD In-use Monitoring with AMDS.
- 10125912Some markets do not need a front licence plate plinth to be installed to a vehicle. This gives instruction on how to install a front licence plate plinth if a vehicle moves to a region where this becomes a legal requirement.
- 10118574Introduction of a Remanufactured Long Block V8 Engine. Amended to show increased labour Times. changes to details of one of special tools.
- 10110866SportShift Clutch Driveability Problems, all V8 Vantage and V8 Vantage S with 6 and 7-Speed SportShift (ASM) Transmission. Bulletin originally issued 06/08/2010, already updated twice. Version 4 issued to cover solutions to current reported problems.
- 10108955A new type of throttle pedal needs an additional support bracket. The support bracket is installed in Production on vehicles after the VINs given. Before you install a new-type throttle pedal on a vehicle before the VINs given, you must bond a support bracket to the body extrusion. If you install a new-type throttle pedal on an earlier vehicle, you must do the Workshop Procedure that follows also to install a support bracket. Amended to show new kit of parts needed.
- 10108947Introduction of Remanufactured Long Block V8 Engine.
- 10108942Process if a Customer complains about six-speed manual transmission shift quality when cold.
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