Aston Martin Vanquish S: problems, complaints, bulletins

Summary for the Aston Martin Vanquish S across 2 model years: 0 owner complaints and 15 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.

Model years

Year	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)	YouTube repair videos
2018	—	0	10	0
2017	—	0	13	0

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Electrical system	0	0	13
Equipment	0	0	11
Electronic stability control	0	0	7
Service brakes	0	0	4
Fuel system	0	0	3
Engine	0	0	2
Engine and cooling	0	0	2
Powertrain	0	0	1

What to check before buying

Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.

Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

2020–2024 · 10226734 · 2017–2018 Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit
2020–2024 · 10195136 · 2017–2018 Compliance with E10 Fuel
2020–2024 · 10171855 · 2017–2018 Crankshaft Sensor - High RPM Test
2015–2019 · 10125913 · 2017–2018 Procedure for the Bosch engine management system (EMS) to do the variable valve timing (VVT) learn…
2015–2019 · 10125912 · 2017–2018 Some markets do not need a front licence plate plinth to be installed to a vehicle
2015–2019 · 10110866 · 2018 SportShift Clutch Driveability Problems, all V8 Vantage and V8 Vantage S with 6 and 7-Speed SportShift…
2015–2019 · 10110864 · 2017–2018 Release of DSC 'Track Mode' software
2015–2019 · 10110861 · 2018 Release of DSC 'Track Mode' software
2015–2019 · 10108946 · 2017–2018 Release of DSC 'Track Mode' software
2015–2019 · 10108945 · 2017–2018 Release of DSC 'Track Mode' software
2015–2019 · 10108941 · 2017 The software is now available to let you install the Apple CarPlay feature
2015–2019 · 10108940 · 2017 The software is now available to let you install the Apple CarPlay feature

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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.