2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage recalls and complaints

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

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.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Movement of the lower control arm will influence the driver's control of the steering of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

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.