AI DamageAston Martin V8 Vantage: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage across 3 model years: 0 owner complaints and 16 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Workshop procedure to install the correct sill plaques
- Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit
- EVAP Diagnostic and Repair Process
- Compliance with E10 Fuel
- Active Differential Wiring Loom Inspection
- Engine Cover Modification
- Process to Update the V8 ECM Software
- Set up Guide for Data Loggers
- Conditioned Carbon Brakes
- Tyre Data for Vehicles From 17MY Onward
- Vantage Roadster Vehicle Information Sheet
- Intermittent Key Operation
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.