Aston Martin Vanquish reliability
The Aston Martin Vanquish fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 4.8% of 924 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
5 DVSA recalls for the Aston Martin Vanquish
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
RA-06-2074 –Vanquish ESP
On affected vehicles under specific conditions the brake vacuum pump may not generate vacuum reducing brake assistance. This may result in increased stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Update ESP (Electronic Stability Program) with modified software.
Recalled models: VANQUISH · 98 vehicles
Vehicle may roll away
Due to a communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) software and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) the transmission park pawl may not engage. In certain circumstances such as when the park brake is not applied the vehicle may roll away.
Fix: On affected vehicles update the software for the Transmission Control Module.
Recalled models: VANQUISH · 3,849 vehicles
Movement of seat may damage battery supply cable
In some circumstances when the right side front seat is operated to its fully reward position the seat runner can compress the battery supply cable and cause the seat to damage the battery supply cable. This may cause an open circuit and/or ground the supply cable which may then overheat.
Fix: On affected vehicles examine the battery supply cable for damage and install a routing block to ensure that the seat runner cannot compress the battery supply cable. If necessary replace the cable.
Recalled models: VANQUISH · 6,542 vehicles
Risk of short-circuit in battery supply cable
On affected vehicles the right fron seat can compress the battery supply cable. Prolonged occurences coulld cause damage to the insulation and the cable may short out
Fix: Fit new cable guide to reroute supply cable. Check condition of supply cable and where necessary reinforce insulation . In rare instances the cable may require replacement.
Recalled models: VANQUISH · 691 vehicles
Possibility that throttle control may be lost
The electronic throttle pedal assembly cross shaft can become displaced from its housing following involuntary displacement of an ultrasonically domed head (LHS end). This is designed to keep the cross shaft in place along with a secondary retaining cross pin at the opposite side of the housing. With the cross shaft displaced throttle control is lost. If ignored a failed cross shaft would lead to loss of throttle control whilst driving.
Fix: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the throttle assembly will be checked for compliance with specification. Should a non-compliance be identified the throttle pedal assembly will be replaced.
Recalled models: VANQUISH · 473 vehicles
Checking a Aston Martin Vanquish before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.