Aston Martin · 2024-present
Vantage
Known issues.
The 2024-onward Vantage is very new and has a limited reliability record. Known observations so far centre on ride quality feedback, infotainment teething, and the same oil-consumption and battery habits carried over from the M177 engine platform. Factory campaigns and published service prices added on 27 October 2026 are sourced on this page. A campaign describes the cars it names, not a fault rate for every example.
What to watch forLiving with the Vantage
Ownership snapshot
Early Vantage owners are well advised to stay engaged with the dealer for software updates, to monitor oil level proactively, and to establish a tender routine from the outset. Most issues at this stage are platform carry-overs rather than new fundamental problems.
Indicative service and repair costs
These are published menu figures from the named page, retrieved on the date shown. They are not a quote for a particular car, and extra diagnosis or parts change the bill.
| Item | Published price | VAT | Retrieved | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth service, Vantage (2024) menuServices one to five are FREE. The seventh is £730, the eighth £1,175 and the tenth £835. | £1,445 | including VAT | Aston Martin fixed-price servicing — Sytner Aston Martin | |
| Annual service, Vantage 4.0 V8, 2018–2025The row is labelled 2018–2025, so it reaches the first year of this generation. It is not labelled as the 2024-on car alone. | £470 + VAT | excluding VAT | Aston Martin V8 and V12 servicing — McGurk Performance Cars | |
| Year 7 / 10,000-mile service, V8 (2018–present)Aston Workshop says it can service the current Vantage. This is the V8 (2018–present) row, not a 2024-only column. | £565 | including VAT | Independent Aston Martin servicing — Aston Workshop |
What to watch for
6 issues01Ride harshness on coarse or damaged road surfaces
A firm, occasionally abrupt ride on broken tarmac or coarse motorway surfaces, noted consistently in press and early owner feedback.
All 2024-present Vantage variants.
Ride harshness on coarse or damaged road surfaces
A firm, occasionally abrupt ride on broken tarmac or coarse motorway surfaces, noted consistently in press and early owner feedback.
All 2024-present Vantage variants.
- Driveability
- No safety concern. The car is fully driveable; the issue is comfort on certain surfaces.
- DIY or specialist
- Not a maintenance item. Pre-purchase awareness is the main action.
Early warning signs
- The car feels particularly sharp over road joints and expansion gaps
- Longer motorway journeys feel firmer than expected for a GT
- Passengers find the secondary ride less comfortable than other cars in the class
Likely root causes
- Suspension calibration prioritises handling response over secondary ride quality
- Tyre specification and profile contribute to the firmness
- No adaptive damper option on base variants
Typical cost context
- This is a design characteristic, not a fault. No repair cost applies.
- Tyre choice can modestly affect ride quality at owner expense.
Prevention
- Drive the car on your typical roads before committing to purchase.
- Consider whether the car's suspension calibration suits your primary driving environment.
- A Roadster variant may offer a marginally different secondary ride character.
02New infotainment system teething issues
Occasional unresponsiveness, connectivity glitches, or unexpected behaviour from the new proprietary infotainment system.
All 2024-present Vantage variants with the new infotainment system.
New infotainment system teething issues
Occasional unresponsiveness, connectivity glitches, or unexpected behaviour from the new proprietary infotainment system.
All 2024-present Vantage variants with the new infotainment system.
- Driveability
- No effect on vehicle operation or safety.
- DIY or specialist
- Not a DIY item. Report issues to the dealer and monitor update availability.
Early warning signs
- The screen freezes or requires a restart to restore normal function
- Bluetooth or phone mirroring drops unexpectedly
- Some menu areas feel unintuitive on early software versions
Likely root causes
- First-generation software on a new proprietary system
- OTA update capability means some issues are expected to resolve over time
- Complexity of modern connected car systems creates more touchpoints for glitches
Typical cost context
- Software updates through the dealer or OTA are generally covered under warranty.
- If hardware replacement is needed, this is a warranty item on a new car.
Prevention
- Keep the car on the latest available software version.
- Report persistent issues to the dealer under warranty rather than accepting them.
- Confirm OTA update status at each service visit.
03Oil consumption — M177 engine family carry-over
Measurable oil level drop between services, accelerated by spirited driving.
All 2024-present Vantage variants using the reworked AMG M177 V8.
Oil consumption — M177 engine family carry-over
Measurable oil level drop between services, accelerated by spirited driving.
All 2024-present Vantage variants using the reworked AMG M177 V8.
- Driveability
- Do not drive with oil below the minimum mark.
- DIY or specialist
- Checking and topping up oil is an owner task. Any significant change in consumption rate needs specialist investigation.
Early warning signs
- Oil level noticeably below the max mark within 1,500-2,000 miles of a service
- Faint blue exhaust smoke on a cold start that clears quickly
- A mild hot-oil smell around the engine bay after hard use
Likely root causes
- The M177 engine block family has a known oil-consumption characteristic
- Higher tune on the 665 PS version may increase this tendency
- Spirited driving and frequent high-rev use amplify consumption
Typical cost context
- Regular oil top-ups are a minor consumable cost.
- Running the engine low on oil is a potentially major cost.
Prevention
- Check oil level every 1,000 miles or once a month as a habit.
- Top up only with the exact approved specification.
- Log any change in consumption rate and raise it with the dealer.
04Battery drain on stored or lightly used examples
Flat or low battery after a few days parked without a tender, leading to warning lights or a non-start.
All 2024-present Vantage variants.
Battery drain on stored or lightly used examples
Flat or low battery after a few days parked without a tender, leading to warning lights or a non-start.
All 2024-present Vantage variants.
- Driveability
- Safe once the battery is healthy, but repeated low-voltage starts create false fault patterns.
- DIY or specialist
- Tender setup and battery checking are owner tasks from day one.
Early warning signs
- Cranking feels slow after only a few days parked
- Unexpected warning messages on startup that clear after driving
- Infotainment takes longer than usual to initialise
Likely root causes
- Modern high-performance platform electronics maintain a standing draw
- Low-use ownership patterns that never fully recharge the battery
- Battery still new but at risk if tender routine is not established early
Typical cost context
- A quality tender is a modest upfront investment that prevents much larger costs.
- Repeated deep discharges can damage a battery that would otherwise last many years.
Prevention
- Connect a quality tender whenever the car is parked for more than two or three days.
- Establish the habit from new rather than after the first flat battery.
- Use the manufacturer-approved connection points.
05Oil-cooler hoses can split
Recall RA-03-1973 covers certain latest-generation Vantage cars because an engine oil-cooler hose can split. The result can be a loss of oil and oil pressure, with a risk of the engine stalling, seizing, or a fire. The preserved document gives Vantage build dates of October 2023 to June 2024. Those are build dates, not a statement that every 2025 model year car is included. Factory labour in that document is 3.3 hours for Vantage.
Certain latest-generation Vantage cars built from October 2023 to June 2024, on the separate VIN list. Not the 2005–2017 or 2018–2023 Vantage.
Oil-cooler hoses can split
Recall RA-03-1973 covers certain latest-generation Vantage cars because an engine oil-cooler hose can split. The result can be a loss of oil and oil pressure, with a risk of the engine stalling, seizing, or a fire. The preserved document gives Vantage build dates of October 2023 to June 2024. Those are build dates, not a statement that every 2025 model year car is included. Factory labour in that document is 3.3 hours for Vantage.
Certain latest-generation Vantage cars built from October 2023 to June 2024, on the separate VIN list. Not the 2005–2017 or 2018–2023 Vantage.
- Driveability
- Stop if the oil-pressure warning is on, oil is leaking, or there is smoke.
- DIY or specialist
- Authorised dealer or specialist campaign repair. This is not an owner procedure.
Early warning signs
- A low oil-level or oil-pressure warning
- An oil leak from an oil-cooler hose
- Smoke from the engine area
Likely root causes
- An engine oil-cooler hose that can split.
Typical cost context
- The campaign is a hose replacement. The preserved document states 3.3 hours of factory labour for Vantage. That is a labour allowance, not a retail price. Where the campaign applies, confirm with the dealer that the remedy is carried out without an owner charge.
Prevention
- Check the VIN with Aston Martin or an authorised dealer. A model link does not mean every car is included.
- Keep any campaign paperwork with the service history.
Sources
- RA-03-1973: Oil Cooler Hoses — Aston Martin; checked 2026-10-27.
06Infotainment screen can hide the reverse camera
Recall RA-30-2015 covers certain latest-generation Vantage cars because the infotainment home screen can obscure the reverse-camera image. That reduces the view behind the car and increases the risk of a collision. The factory action identifies certain vehicles built from March to December 2024, or updated under a related software action from October 2024.
Certain latest-generation Vantage cars in the build window stated in RA-30-2015. Confirm the VIN.
Infotainment screen can hide the reverse camera
Recall RA-30-2015 covers certain latest-generation Vantage cars because the infotainment home screen can obscure the reverse-camera image. That reduces the view behind the car and increases the risk of a collision. The factory action identifies certain vehicles built from March to December 2024, or updated under a related software action from October 2024.
Certain latest-generation Vantage cars in the build window stated in RA-30-2015. Confirm the VIN.
- Driveability
- Do not rely on the camera if the image is covered. Use mirrors and a guide until the software update is confirmed.
- DIY or specialist
- Authorised dealer or specialist campaign repair. This is not an owner procedure.
Early warning signs
- The home screen covering the camera image when reverse is selected
Likely root causes
- Head-unit software that can leave the home screen over the reverse-camera image.
Typical cost context
- Where the published campaign applies, the remedy is described as free of charge. That does not cover a vehicle outside the VIN list, or other work found at the same visit.
Prevention
- Check the VIN with Aston Martin or an authorised dealer. A model link does not mean every car is included.
- Keep any campaign paperwork with the service history.
Sources
- RA-30-2015: Head Unit Software Update (Reverse Camera Display) — Aston Martin; checked 2026-10-27.
No matching issues
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Severity reflects potential impact, not fault frequency. Diagnosis and regional labour rates affect the final repair cost.
Sources and research
The sources below were checked on the dates shown. They support what this page says about the car. They do not show how often a fault occurs, or the condition of one particular vehicle. Where a build year, production total or service figure is still uncertain, confirm it against the factory record and the VIN.
- Aston Martin fixed-price servicing — Sytner Aston Martin. Checked .
- Aston Martin V8 and V12 servicing — McGurk Performance Cars. Checked .
- Independent Aston Martin servicing — Aston Workshop. Checked .
Frequently asked questions
Is it too early to know the 2024 Vantage's reliability pattern?
Yes. The car is too new for a definitive picture. The issues listed here draw on press feedback, platform carry-over knowledge, and early owner reports.
Has the 2024 Vantage fixed the COMAND infotainment problem?
Yes. The 2024 car uses a proprietary new infotainment system replacing COMAND, though early reports note some initial fiddliness as with any new system.
Are the prices on this page a quote?
No. They are menu figures from the named specialist or dealer page, retrieved on 27 October 2026, with VAT labelled only as that page states it. A workshop can change a figure, and any extra diagnosis or parts are extra.