The Aston Martin Vanquish spans 2001–2026 with 10 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.5/5 ForCar reliability score. It delivers up to 16 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
Is the Aston Martin Vanquish a good car?
Short answer: yes — this one scores near the top of what we track. Our score for the Aston Martin Vanquish is 4.5 out of 5, built from NHTSA crash-test results, how often it gets recalled and what owners actually complain about — not from reviews.
If you're choosing a year, 2001, 2002, 2003 score best in our data, and 2026, 2025 worst.
This page describes the model. It can't tell you whether that car has an open recall, a rolled-back odometer or a branded title — for that, run its number through our free VIN check.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Aston Martin Vanquish is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2001 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Aston Martin Vanquish VIN — every digit explained
Every Aston Martin Vanquish carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit 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 this Vanquish.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- UKSCF · SD7
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. To decode a VIN number position by position, including the year-code table and where to find the number on a Vanquish, use our free tool.
How many recalls does the Aston Martin Vanquish have?
The Aston Martin Vanquish has 10 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2001–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2025 Aston Martin Vanquish recalls 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software
What's wrong. Aston Martin is recalling certain 2025 Vanquish vehicles. The vacuum pump may not generate vacuum, resulting in a loss of power brake assist and decreased brake function.
Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Aston Martin will update the ESP software for all affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2025. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-06-2074
2016 Aston Martin Vanquish recalls 1
Latches/locks/linkages
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk. If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
2015 Aston Martin Vanquish recalls 1
Latches/locks/linkages
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk. If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
2014 Aston Martin Vanquish recalls 2
Latches/locks/linkages
What's wrong. Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk. If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
What's wrong. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
Risk. If the park pawl does not engage and the vehicle is stopped on a slope and exited without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish recalls 1
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE THROTTLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS HOUSING.
Risk. A DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE THROTTLE PEDALS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ASTON MARTIN AT 201-818-8352.
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish recalls 1
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE THROTTLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS HOUSING.
Risk. A DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE THROTTLE PEDALS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ASTON MARTIN AT 201-818-8352.
2003 Aston Martin Vanquish recalls 1
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE THROTTLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS HOUSING.
Risk. A DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE THROTTLE PEDALS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ASTON MARTIN AT 201-818-8352.
2002 Aston Martin Vanquish recalls 1
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE THROTTLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS HOUSING.
Risk. A DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE THROTTLE PEDALS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ASTON MARTIN AT 201-818-8352.
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish recalls 1
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
What's wrong. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE THROTTLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS HOUSING.
Risk. A DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE THROTTLE PEDALS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ASTON MARTIN AT 201-818-8352.
Best and worst years for the Aston Martin Vanquish
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Aston Martin Vanquish — best- and worst-year trends will appear here once that data is in.
What are the most common Aston Martin Vanquish problems?
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint data for the Aston Martin Vanquish — the most-reported problems will appear here once that data is in.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Aston Martin Vanquish specifications & dimensions
The 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish measures 193″ long on a 114″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 4,211 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Aston Martin Vanquish window sticker.
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 193″ | 80″ | 51″ | 114″ | 4,211 lb |
| 2014–2017 | 186″ | 75″ | 50″ | 108″ | 3,834 lb |
| 2002–2005 | 184″ | 76″ | 52″ | 106″ | 4,045 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Aston Martin Vanquish cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Vanquish holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 78 cu ft of passenger volume and 6 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Aston Martin Vanquish tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Aston Martin Vanquish get?
The Aston Martin Vanquish returns up to 16 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $4,800/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2027 Aston Martin Vanquish (5.2L 12-cyl) gets 16 mpg combined and costs about $4,800/yr to fuel, emitting 563 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 3/10) — about $13,000 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Vanquish | 13 | 21 | $4,800 | 563 | — | 5.2L 12-cyl | |
| 2026 Vanquish | 13 | 21 | $4,800 | 563 | — | 5.2L 12-cyl | |
| 2025 Vanquish | 13 | 21 | $4,800 | 563 | 2/10 | 5.2L 12-cyl | |
| 2019 Vanquish | 13 | 21 | $4,800 | 555 | 3/10 | 6L 12-cyl | |
| 2018 Vanquish | 13 | 21 | $4,800 | 555 | 3/10 | 6L 12-cyl | |
| 2017 Vanquish | 13 | 21 | $4,800 | 555 | 6/10 | 6L 12-cyl | |
| 2016 Vanquish | 13 | 21 | $4,800 | 554 | 5/10 | 6L 12-cyl | |
| 2015 Vanquish | 13 | 21 | $4,800 | 554 | 5/10 | 6L 12-cyl | |
| 2014 Vanquish | 13 | 19 | $5,150 | 585 | 5/10 | 5.9L 12-cyl | |
| 2003 Vanquish | 11 | 18 | $5,950 | 684 | — | 5.9L 12-cyl | |
| 2002 Vanquish | 11 | 18 | $5,950 | 684 | — | 5.9L 12-cyl |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the Vanquish stacks up against the most fuel-efficient sedans, or calculate this Vanquish's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Aston Martin Vanquish have? Power & range
The Aston Martin Vanquish is offered with 1 powertrain — 5.2L 12-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 5.2L · 12-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Aston Martin Vanquish cost to own?
A Aston Martin Vanquish depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Check what a used Vanquish is worth today or browse current used-market prices before you buy or sell. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | $24,000 | −$6,000 |
| Year 2 | 70% | $21,000 | −$9,000 |
| Year 3 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 4 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 5 | 46% | $13,800 | −$16,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Vanquish loses about 54% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $24,000 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Vanquish ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
Is the Aston Martin Vanquish safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Vanquish yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a Aston Martin Vanquish last?
A well-maintained Aston Martin Vanquish typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.5/5.
Check your Aston Martin Vanquish’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this Vanquish’s VIN free →All Aston Martin Vanquish model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Aston Martin Vanquish — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Vanquish | 0 | — | |
| 2025 Vanquish | 1 recall | — | |
| 2019 Vanquish | 0 | — | |
| 2018 Vanquish | 0 | — | |
| 2017 Vanquish | 0 | — | |
| 2016 Vanquish | 1 recall | — | |
| 2015 Vanquish | 1 recall | — | |
| 2014 Vanquish | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2007 Vanquish | 0 | — | |
| 2006 Vanquish | 0 | — | |
| 2005 Vanquish | 1 recall | — | |
| 2004 Vanquish | 1 recall | — | |
| 2003 Vanquish | 1 recall | — | |
| 2002 Vanquish | 1 recall | — | |
| 2001 Vanquish | 1 recall | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Vanquish?
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Aston Martin Vanquish.
How many recalls does the Vanquish have?
10 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2001–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all Aston Martin recalls and reliability across every model.
What MPG does the Vanquish get?
Up to 16 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a Vanquish last?
A well-maintained Vanquish typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Vanquish reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Vanquish is 4.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Aston Martin Vanquish warranty?
New Aston Martin models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Aston Martin dealer.
Where is the Aston Martin Vanquish made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Vanquish's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Aston Martin may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much does a Vanquish weigh?
The Vanquish's curb weight is around 4,211 lb. Its GVWR — the maximum loaded weight — decodes from the VIN.
How much ground clearance does the Vanquish have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.