NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, describing incidents dated August 31, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11542350 · Filed
It appears that my car started itself, went into gear and drove into my garage. At 9:00 PM om Thursday my dog was barking and growling, I suspected someone was outside. I went to investigate and saw my car running and lodged against my garage and garage door. It would stop and start again and try to…
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 November 3, 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 November 3, 2026)
Aston Martin campaign RA-03-0017 · Owners notified February 11, 2014 · Vehicles built November 1, 2007 – December 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.
FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM CAM-BOLTS
NHTSA #10V449000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Arm · NHTSA notice
Reported September 28, 2010 · ASTON MARTIN
Potentially affected: 1,090 vehicles
Aston Martin campaign RA-04-0014 · Owners notified November 11, 2010 · Vehicles built March 1, 2007 – September 30, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ASTON MARTIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 DB9 COUPE, DB9 VOLANTE, V8 VANTAGE COUPE, V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER, AND DBS COUPE VEHICLES. THE FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM CAM BOLT COULD CRACK ALONG ITS SHANK ALLOWING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO MOVE.
Safety consequence
MOVEMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL INFLUENCE THE DRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM CAM BOLTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ASTON MARTIN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-923-9988.
Notes
ASTON MARTIN SAFETY RECALL NO. RA-04-0014.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
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