AI Damage2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage: common problems
Owners of the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Exterior lighting 67% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- Exterior lighting: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the V8 Vantage has 1 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: exterior lighting, powertrain. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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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 2026-11-05.