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Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every V12 Vantage Coupe from 2006 to 2016: 1 owner complaints and 23 recalls across 11 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2015 (1).

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe
Photo: Ank Kumar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

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Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200610–
200710–
200810–
200910–
201020–
201140–
201250–
201330–
201430–
201511–
201610–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2015 (1).

How many recalls has the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe had?

Across 2006–2016, NHTSA lists 23 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).