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 is similar to Sportshift recall C19054 / RA-07-0024 issued July 2017
The worst 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Lights2
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Lights2
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Latches/locks/linkages
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 15V846000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 30
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit
- Compliance with E10 Fuel
- Set up Guide for Data Loggers
- Crankshaft Sensor
- Customer Handover Checklist
- Recommended Engine Oils for V8 and V12 Naturally Aspirated Engines
- Welcome to Technical Hub
- Parts return requests PRRs
- Technical Assessments launched on the training academy
- Welcome to Technical Hub V2
What 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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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Questions about the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Is the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, 1.5 times a typical V8 Vantage model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
Lights, with 2 complaints. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage have?
1 recall, covering latches/locks/linkages.
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