Aston Martin is a British carmaker founded in 1913. The cars themselves are another matter: across 1 VIN prefixes on record they came off lines in 1 country — the United Kingdom 100%. 35 models are tracked here (1981–2026). Reliable? yes, and comfortably so — 4.5 out of 5 across 35 rated models, though the spread between model years is far wider than the badge suggests (every model ranked →).
Who makes Aston Martin
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc is a British luxury sports-car manufacturer headquartered in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Founded by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford in 1913, the company's name combines Martin's surname with the Aston Hill Climb where Lionel Martin frequently raced. Aston Martin has gone bankrupt seven times in its history but has been continuously associated with British performance and James Bond films since 1964's Goldfinger. The DB nameplate (David Brown, who owned the company 1947-1972) has run from the DB1 of 1948 through the current DB12. The Vantage anchors the smaller mid-engine layout, the DBS Superleggera serves as flagship until succeeded by the Vanquish, and the DBX SUV launched in 2020 as Aston's first non-sports-car. Aston Martin's Valkyrie hypercar (2021) was developed in partnership with Red Bull Racing and represents the brand's most extreme road-legal product. Aston Martin Lagonda trades on the London Stock Exchange under AML. Recall data for every Aston Martin VIN sold in the US is reported to NHTSA. ForCar.org decodes any Aston Martin VIN to surface trim, factory options, open recalls and original delivery price.
Bamford & Martin Ltd. was founded in 1913 in Kensington, London, to sell Singer cars; the partners began modifying their own racers and named the resulting cars Aston Martin after Lionel Martin's success at the Aston Hill Climb. The first Aston Martin, the 1915 Coal Scuttle, was followed by a succession of bankruptcies and ownership changes (Renwick & Bertelli, David Brown, Ford, Investindustrial, Lawrence Stroll). The 1964 DB5 in Goldfinger established Aston Martin as the iconic British luxury sports car, with subsequent appearances in 18 James Bond films.
| Aston Martin | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1913 |
| Founded by | Lionel Martin, Robert Bamford |
| Headquarters | Gaydon, United Kingdom |
| Slogan | «Power, Beauty, Soul» |
| Models tracked here | 15 (1981–2026) |
| Assembled in | 1 countries |
Technology it is known for: AMR (Aston Martin Racing) tuning, Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo V8, Adaptive damping, Dual-personality (GT/Sport) modes, Q by Aston Martin bespoke division.
This page covers Aston Martin Lagonda, the British sports-car manufacturer — not Aston Martin Racing (the separate F1 team co-branded but operating under separate corporate structure) or the original Bamford & Martin precursor company.
Where Aston Martin cars are actually built
A badge says where a company is registered, not where its cars were bolted together. The first three characters of any VIN — the world manufacturer identifier — say the second thing, and that is what we counted: 11 vehicles on record, 1 distinct manufacturer codes.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United Kingdom | SCF | 2007–2025 |
Read your own: the first character is the region, the first three together identify the plant's manufacturer. A Aston Martin beginning SCF was assembled in the United Kingdom.
All Aston Martin models 35
Every Aston Martin model we track, grouped by body type. Click any model for its VIN decoder, recalls, MPG, safety and ForCar Reliability Score — broken down by year.
Aston Martin SUVs & crossovers 2
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin DBX | 2021–2026 | 14 | 2 | 17 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Aston Martin DBX707 | — | 7 | 1 | 17 mpg | 4.5/5 |
Aston Martin Cars & sedans 10
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Vanquish | 2001–2026 | 10 | 1 | 16 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin DB12 | 2024–2026 | 4 | — | 17 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin DB9 | 2005–2016 | 43 | 9 | 15 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Aston Martin DBS | 2009–2024 | 18 | — | 17 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Lagonda | 1981–1994 | — | — | 9 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin V12 | — | 7 | — | 18 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Volante | — | 5 | — | 16 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Zagato | — | — | — | 16 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Virage | 1990–2012 | 5 | — | 15 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Rapide | 2010–2019 | 16 | 1 | 17 mpg | 4.5/5 |
Aston Martin More models 23
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Vantage | 1981–2026 | 5 | — | 21 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Valkyrie | — | 2 | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Db5 | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Valhalla | 2026–2026 | — | — | 16 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Dbc Concept | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Vulcan | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Valour | 2024–2026 | — | — | 14 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Riptide | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Cygnet | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin 77 One | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin DB10 | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Valiant | 2024–2026 | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Victor | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin DB4 | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Bulldog | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Db6 | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin V8 | 1981–1989 | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Superleggera | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin DB8 | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin F1 Edition | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Quantum | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin ONE77 | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Le Mans | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
Aston Martin by the numbers
What the federal records say about the marque. Each line links to the full breakdown by model and year.
| Topic | Aston Martin | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 136 campaigns | Most recalled: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal |
| Owner complaints | 14+ filed | Most reported: DB9 |
| Fuel economy | 21 mpg best | Leader: Vantage |
| Insurance | $6,464/yr typical | Cheapest: DB9 |
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Aston Martin hybrids & electric models
Aston Martin's electrified lineup — 1 hybrid. Click any model for its full powertrain, MPG and range by year.
Aston Martin hybrids 1
| Model | Years | Best figure | Recalls | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Valhalla | 2026–2026 | 16 | — | 4.5/5 |
Electrified variants from EPA fueleconomy.gov powertrain data. A model may offer gas, hybrid and electric versions across years.
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Recreate any Aston Martin's original Monroney label — MSRP, factory options, EPA MPG and safety — free from the VIN.
Aston Martin window stickers →How to read a Aston Martin VIN
Every Aston Martin built since 1981 carries a unique 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). It encodes where and when the vehicle was made, its engine and body — here's what each part means:
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Aston Martin and the country it was built in (real Aston Martin codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled it.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- UKSCF · SD7
The remaining digits — engine (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard. The whole position-by-position breakdown — year codes 2001–2026, country codes, stamping locations — lives in our VIN decoder tool.
Who owns Aston Martin, and what you get
Aston Martin is independent, British-owned. Aston Martin competes in luxury grand-touring, sports cars and (since 2020) ultra-luxury SUVs against Bentley, Ferrari (for performance variants), Porsche 911 (for Vantage) and Maserati. The brand has been less commercially stable than competitors, with seven bankruptcies in 110 years; Lawrence Stroll's 2020 financial rescue and 2025 EV commitments mark the latest turnaround attempt.
| Aston Martin | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | the United Kingdom |
| Ownership | Independent |
| Basic warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Assembly countries | United Kingdom |
⚠ Worth knowing before you rely on it: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, while basic cover here runs 3 years / 36,000 miles. See when Aston Martin models actually start to break →
Aston Martin — frequently asked
Is Aston Martin british?
Aston Martin is a British company, headquartered in Gaydon and founded in 1913. The cars are a separate question: 100% of the Aston Martin vehicles in our records were assembled in the United Kingdom.
Where are Aston Martin cars made?
Across 1 manufacturer codes on record, assembly splits as: the United Kingdom (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the manufacturer and plant country — that is where these shares come from.
Who owns Aston Martin?
Aston Martin is independent.
How many Aston Martin models are there?
We track 35 Aston Martin models spanning 1981–2026. The full list is above, ordered by how often each is searched.
What is the Aston Martin warranty?
New vehicles come with 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Terms vary by model year and market — confirm with a dealer.
Is Aston Martin reliable?
It depends far more on the model and year than on the badge. Every Aston Martin model is ranked by complaint rate here, along with the age at which each starts to fail.
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