NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Aston Martin dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Double-Locked Doors cannot be Opened/FMVSS 206
NHTSA #15V846000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported December 16, 2015 · Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Potentially affected: 6,076 vehicles
Repair completion: 74.3% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Aston Martin campaign RA-01-0021 · Owners notified August 10, 2016 · Vehicles built June 24, 2010 – November 25, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Safety consequence
If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat Heaters may Overheat
NHTSA #14V753000 · Seats — Front Assembly — Seat Heater/Cooler · NHTSA notice
Reported November 25, 2014 · Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Potentially affected: 7,256 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Aston Martin campaign RA-01-0019 · Owners notified January 12, 2015 · Vehicles built July 3, 2006 – November 5, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
Safety consequence
If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Manufacturer remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Accelerator Pedal Arm May Break
NHTSA #14V010000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Accelerator Pedal · NHTSA notice
Reported January 16, 2014 · Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Potentially affected: 5,001 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Aston Martin campaign RA-03-0017 · Owners notified February 11, 2014 · Vehicles built June 1, 2010 – October 31, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
Safety consequence
If the accelerator pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Throttle Pedal Arm May Break
NHTSA #13V228000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Accelerator Pedal · NHTSA notice
Reported May 29, 2013 · Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Potentially affected: 689 vehicles
Aston Martin campaign RA-03-0016 · Owners notified July 19, 2013 · Vehicles built May 14, 2012 – April 10, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Aston Martin is recalling certain model year DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, and Rapide vehicles manufactured from May 14, 2012, through April 10, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the throttle pedal arm may break.
Safety consequence
If the throttle pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies. The recall began July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0016.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.this campaign was superseded by recall campaign 14V-010.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System/FMVSS 138
NHTSA #12V480000 · Tires — Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems · NHTSA notice
Reported October 2, 2012 · ASTON MARTIN
Potentially affected: 169 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Aston Martin campaign RA-19-0015 · Owners notified February 12, 2013
Defect description
Aston Martin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 V12 Vantage Coupe vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems." On these vehicles, the low tire pressure warning light will not illuminate until the tire pressure in the front tires is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.
Safety consequence
Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software for the tire pressure monitoring system free of charge. The manufacturer notification to owners on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin at 1-888-923-9988.
Notes
Aston Martin's recall campaign number is RA-19-0015.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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