2017 Aston Martin Vantage GT8: common problems

The maker issued 11 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Technical service bulletins (TSB): 11

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Equipment	0	0	5
Electrical system	0	0	4
Engine and cooling	0	0	3
Fuel system	0	0	1
Powertrain	0	0	1
Wheels	0	0	1

Comparison

What to check before buying

Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
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.

received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10226734 · Equipment Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10195136 · Fuel system Compliance with E10 Fuel
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10171855 · Engine and cooling Crankshaft Sensor - High RPM Test
received by NHTSA in 2015–2019 · № 10125915 · Wheels New special service tool to align drive pegs for the centre-lock wheel hub
received by NHTSA in 2015–2019 · № 10118574 · Engine and cooling Introduction of a Remanufactured Long Block V8 Engine
Amended to show increased labour Times. changes to details of one of special tools.
received by NHTSA in 2015–2019 · № 10108947 · Engine and cooling Introduction of Remanufactured Long Block V8 Engine
received by NHTSA in 2015–2019 · № 10108942 · Powertrain Process if a Customer complains about six-speed manual transmission shift quality when cold
received by NHTSA in 2015–2019 · № 10108941 (+1 with the same text) · Electrical system The software is now available to let you install the Apple CarPlay feature
Amended to update procedure.
received by NHTSA in 2015–2019 · № 10108940 (+1 with the same text) · Equipment The software is now available to let you install the Apple CarPlay feature

Other years of this model

Vantage GT8 20168 sources

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Aston Martin Vantage GT8?

There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 11 manufacturer service bulletins.

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Aston Martin Vantage GT8?

NHTSA lists 11 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 2017 Aston Martin Vantage GT8 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.

Other 2017 models

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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.