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2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

2 current

Combined

14.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,677

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2016374 · manufacturer campaign RA-01-0021

26 July 2016

Transport Canada lists: DB9 2009–2015 · DBS 2009–2012 · Rapide 2010–2015 · V12 Vantage 2012–2015 · and 5 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 206 – Door Lock and Door Retention Components. These vehicles have a double locking feature that will not let the doors be opened by an occupant inside the vehicle unless the unlock button is pressed on the vehicle key. As a result, occupants may be at a greater risk of being locked in the vehicle in an emergency situation.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the vehicle’s software to disable the double locking feature.

615 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2014012 · manufacturer campaign RA-03-0017

21 January 2014

Transport Canada lists: DB9 2012–2013 · DBS 2012–2013 · Rapide 2012–2013 · V12 Vantage 2012–2013 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal arm may fail. This would cause the throttle control to return to the idle position, causing a reduction in engine power and propulsive force. Loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly and adjust the foot well scuff plate. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2013185 and 2013367. Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaigns will also need to be repaired under this campaign.

576 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr
2 replaced by later campaigns

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2013367 · manufacturer campaign RA-13-0016V2

23 October 2013

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: DB9 2007–2013 · DBS 2008–2012 · Rapide S 2010–2013 · V12 Vantage 2010–2012 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal arm may fail. This would cause the throttle control to return to the idle position, causing a reduction in engine power and propulsive force. Loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly and adjust the foot well scuff plate. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2013185. Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign.

568 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2013185 · manufacturer campaign RA-03-0016

29 May 2013

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: DB9 2012–2013 · DBS 2012–2013 · One-77 2012–2013 · Rapide 2012–2013 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal arm may fail. This would cause the throttle control to return to the idle position, causing a reduction in engine power and propulsive force. Loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal arm.

70 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Two-seater
In its class
More efficient than 33% of 76 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
336 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S, of which 2 are current and 2 have been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S at 14.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 336 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,677 in fuel, producing roughly 5,480 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.