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2024-present

Aston Martin 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.

  • 4 issues documented
  • All low to medium severity
  • Independent ownership view

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.

Known issues

low Cost: low

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.

Affects: 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.
low Cost: low

New infotainment system teething issues

Occasional unresponsiveness, connectivity glitches, or unexpected behaviour from the new proprietary infotainment system.

Affects: 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.
medium Cost: low

Oil consumption — M177 engine family carry-over

Measurable oil level drop between services, accelerated by spirited driving.

Affects: 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.
medium Cost: low

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.

Affects: 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.
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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.