NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Aston Martin dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S, describing incidents dated September 2, 2020.
Most-cited components
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11354401 · Filed
CONDENSATION BUILDING UP IN THE REAR TAIL LIGHT THAT COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. ISSUE IS HOW THEY ARE INSTALLED PER REP AT COMPANY. CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME THE CAR GETS WET.
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 November 3, 2026)
Aston Martin campaign RA-03-0017 · Owners notified February 11, 2014
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.
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