2011–2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Recall: Affected vehicles received updated transmission and engine control…
NHTSA campaign 17V389000 · Power Train · filed Jun 21, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2011-2012 V8 Vantage vehicles. The affected vehicles received updated transmission and engine control software which may conflict with the pre-existing clutch settings and may cause the transmission to shift to neutral, or enable clutch protection mode which give abrupt gear shifts.
The risk
If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall clutch system software, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0022.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin | V8 Vantage | 2011, 2012 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V389000 (manufacturer number RA-07-0022). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.