Reliability & cost of ownership
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S problems by model year
4 recall entries across 4 model years and 5 owner complaints across 5 model years on file, sourced from the federal NHTSA database. We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the remaining model year — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 V8 Vantage S | Not confirmed | 4 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2014 V8 Vantage S | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2013 V8 Vantage S | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2012 V8 Vantage S | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2011 V8 Vantage S | 1 | 1 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- vehicle speed control3 complaints
- engine3 complaints
- exterior lighting1 complaint
- structure1 complaint
- unknown or other1 complaint
- electrical system1 complaint
- air bags1 complaint
- power train1 complaint