2001 Aston Martin Vantage Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Aston Martin Vantage, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 Aston Martin Vantage
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Vehicle description: six cylinder and twelve cylinder variants. The steering column lighting switch gear has the potential to trap wires, leading to a partial loss of lighting functionality.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switch gear assembly. Owner notification began july 12, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Aston Martin Vantage have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 (na) aston martin vantage. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the hood release sensor indicator suddenly illuminated. The hood latch malfunctioned and caused the hood to o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 27, 2016 · Latches/locks/linkages
Compare Aston Martin Vantage model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Aston Martin Vantage model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2001 Aston Martin Vantage
How do I know if my 2001 Aston Martin Vantage has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 Aston Martin Vantage; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Aston Martin dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V110000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.