By year
Owner complaints about Aston Martin vehicles peaked at 6 in 2019
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2003 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Make
Aston Martin
The complete NHTSA record for Aston Martin vehicles: owner complaints, recall campaigns, defect investigations and manufacturer communications, for every model and model year on file.
Most Aston Martin recalls are filed by Aston Martin The Americas, part of Aston Martin.
Owner complaints in the last five years1337 on file in all, across 23 models
Recall campaigns3510 in five years
Severity index13.5Crash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations0474 service bulletins
Components
Lighting draws the most owner complaints about Aston Martin vehicles, 20% of them
Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Models
The V8 Vantage has the most complaints of any Aston Martin model
Every Aston Martin model with complaints or recalls on file, by complaints. Counts are not rates: NHTSA publishes no sales volumes.
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Severity index | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 Vantage | 2006 to 2019 | 12 | 0.0 | 35 | 0 |
| DB9 | 2004 to 2016 | 9 | 22.2 | 43 | 0 |
| V8 Vantage S | 2011 to 2017 | 5 | 60.0 | 4 | 0 |
| DBX | 2021 to 2026 | 2 | 0.0 | 14 | 0 |
| Vantage | 1996 to 2025 | 2 | 0.0 | 10 | 0 |
| V12 Vantage Coupe | 2006 to 2016 | 1 | 0.0 | 23 | 0 |
| Rapide | 2005 to 2021 | 1 | 0.0 | 19 | 0 |
| DB7 | 1995 to 2003 | 1 | 0.0 | 14 | 0 |
| Vanquish | 2001 to 2025 | 1 | 0.0 | 10 | 0 |
| DBX707 | 2023 to 2026 | 1 | 0.0 | 7 | 0 |
| V12 Vantage S | 2014 to 2018 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| V8 | 2005 to 2009 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| DBS | 2005 to 2021 | 0 | None | 31 | 0 |
| Virage | 2006 to 2014 | 0 | None | 15 | 0 |
| DB11 | 2017 to 2021 | 0 | None | 7 | 0 |
| V12 | 2001 to 2021 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| Volante | 1996 to 2001 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| DB12 | 2024 to 2025 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| DBS Superleggera | 2017 to 2020 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| DBX S | 2026 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Rapide S | 2005 to 2018 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| V12 Zagato | 2012 to 2013 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Valkyrie | 2022 to 2024 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI. Recall counts add campaigns across model years, so a campaign covering three years counts three times.
Latest recalls
Recent campaigns listing a Aston Martin product
- 26V-359 Jun 3, 2026
In certain driving conditions, the seal within one of the brake master cylinders can deform, resulting in excessive brake pressure which can lead…
Brakes · 7 vehicles - 26V-200 Mar 29, 2026
Pin for the torque reaction link may slide out of the rear lower suspension arm, causing the rear lower suspension arm casting to crack or shear
Suspension · 3,937 vehicles - 26V-187 Mar 25, 2026
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn drivers that one or more tires may be underinflated
Tires · 1,091 vehicles - 25V-532 Aug 20, 2025
Vacuum pump may not generate vacuum, resulting in a loss of power brake assist and decreased brake function
Brakes · 178 vehicles - 25V-300 May 8, 2025
Incorrect length screws were used to attach the rear fuse box closing panel, which may result in damage to the wiring harness
Electrical system · 11 vehicles - 25V-001 Jan 2, 2025
Rearview camera image may be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse
Back-over prevention · 1,452 vehicles - 24V-712 Sep 24, 2024
Engine oil cooler hose may split during vehicle operation, resulting in a loss of oil and oil pressure
Engine and cooling · 1,095 vehicles - 24V-255 Apr 5, 2024
Electrical cables in the battery fuse box may be loose, which can result in an engine stall, or a loss of headlights and/or power steering
Electrical system · 2,902 vehicles - 24V-249 Apr 3, 2024
Oil hose for the oil cooler may burst, resulting in a sudden loss of oil and oil pressure
Engine and cooling · 720 vehicles - 24V-248 Apr 3, 2024
Fasteners for the front propeller shaft and front differential may be loose, which can result in a loss of front wheel drive or an engine stall
Powertrain · 10 vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.