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2015 Aston Martin V8 VantageRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints for the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Most complaints involve exterior lighting (2) and power train (1). The EPA rates it 15–16 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
15–16mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
1campaigns
Latest Dec 2015
Owner complaints
3
Top: exterior lighting
Fuel cost / yr
$4,700est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Latches

Free remedy

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."

Latches/locks/linkagesReported Dec 16, 2015NHTSA 15V846000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

3 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jul 2019 – Apr 2024
  1. Exterior lighting2
  2. Power train1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each V8 Vantage model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
20062
20072
20081
20102
20111
20121
20153
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Exterior lighting

2 reports
“Tailights allow water into them, a very common problem from factory causing them to malfunction. Brake lights will stop working this is a serious safety issue and one Aston Martin knows about. A recall should be issued on these lights.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 15, 2022Exterior lightingODI 11469381

Power train

1 report
“Hydraulic hoses connected to the shifting mechanism on the sportshift 2 (automated transmission) ruptured or prematurely corroded at connection of fittings, causing hydraulic oil to be spilled onto the undercarriage of the vehicle and onto transaxle and rear tires. This causes the potential hazard of catastrophic lockup of the transmission while vehicle is in movement and/or the potential loss of traction at the rear wheels of the vehicle possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. This is a known issue/defect that needs to be addressed on all Vantages equipped with this transmission. This is similar to Sportshift recall C19054 / RA-07-0024 issued July 2017”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 28, 2024Power trainODI 11585661
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

4 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Two Seaters
Engines
4.7L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (AM7) · Manual 6-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
V8 Vantage
Auto (AM7), 8 cyl, 4.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
142116$4,700550
V8 Vantage S
Auto (AM7), 8 cyl, 4.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
142116$4,700550
V8 Vantage
Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
131915$5,000579
V8 Vantage S
Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
131915$5,000579
  • V8 Vantage
    Auto (AM7), 8 cyl, 4.7 L
    14 city · 21 hwy · $4,700/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
  • V8 Vantage S
    Auto (AM7), 8 cyl, 4.7 L
    14 city · 21 hwy · $4,700/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
  • V8 Vantage
    Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L
    13 city · 19 hwy · $5,000/yr
    15
    mpg comb.
  • V8 Vantage S
    Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L
    13 city · 19 hwy · $5,000/yr
    15
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage as of Nov 11, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 11, 2026
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2015 V8 Vantage questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage have?

1 safety recall as of Nov 11, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage problems?

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are exterior lighting (2), power train (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage at 15–16 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 11, 2026