2016 Aston Martin

V8 Vantage S

Auto (AM7), 8 cyl, 4.7 L

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Two SeatersEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic (AM7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 430
Axle ratio: 4.18
Cyl: 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $4,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂: 550 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score: 3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score: 5/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified: No

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 0
Owner complaints: 4 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries: 3

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ENGINE25%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL25%
AIR BAGS8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
POWER TRAIN8%
SERVICE BRAKES8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 12 total.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

26 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

Oct 17, 2022EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALSPL-30-1545
Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit
May 20, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYSPL-10-1520
Compliance with E10 Fuel
Feb 10, 2020ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOTH-19-1368
Crankshaft Sensor - High RPM Test
Sep 18, 2019EQUIPMENTOTH-30-1308
Customer Handover Checklist
May 20, 2019ENGINESPL-03-1261
Recommended Engine Oils for V8 and V12 Naturally Aspirated Engines
Mar 29, 2019EQUIPMENTSPL-30-1257
Welcome to Technical Hub
Feb 28, 2019EQUIPMENTWPL-30-0320V2
Parts return requests PRRs
Feb 26, 2019EQUIPMENTSPL-30-1244
Technical Assessments launched on the training academy
and 18 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / unlimited mi
Powertrain: 3 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr

Source: www.astonmartinpalmbeach.com as of 2026-06

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