Vantage S (2025–) Roadster
Known issues.

Battery care is one of the most useful ownership skills on any modern Aston Martin. Whether you are replacing the battery or simply setting up a tender routine, the goal is stable voltage and fewer false faults.

Brake fluid age matters on every Aston Martin, and especially on the heavier or faster models. A fluid change is simple in principle, but it should only be attempted if you can guarantee a clean process and a firm pedal afterwards.

Regular brake inspection is one of the simplest ways to prevent expensive Aston Martin running-cost surprises. This guide focuses on safe visual checks, wear patterns, and when inspection should turn into a specialist visit.

Ignition service on an Aston Martin can range from a satisfying preventative job to an access-heavy exercise better left to a specialist. This guide helps you decide where that line sits and how to approach the work safely.

The 2024-onward Vantage uses a reworked AMG M177 V8 producing 665 PS. The oil service follows the same fundamental process as the previous-generation car, but the exact specification must be verified against the manufacturer's documentation for this updated engine.

A firm, occasionally abrupt ride on broken tarmac or coarse motorway surfaces, noted consistently in press and early owner feedback.

Parent coverage: All 2024-present Vantage variants.

Occasional unresponsiveness, connectivity glitches, or unexpected behaviour from the new proprietary infotainment system.

Parent coverage: All 2024-present Vantage variants with the new infotainment system.

Measurable oil level drop between services, accelerated by spirited driving.

Parent coverage: All 2024-present Vantage variants using the reworked AMG M177 V8.

Flat or low battery after a few days parked without a tender, leading to warning lights or a non-start.

Parent coverage: All 2024-present Vantage variants.

Repeated flat batteries on an Aston Martin are often caused by a tired battery or low-use pattern rather than a dramatic parasitic drain. Start by proving the battery and charging system before hunting for obscure faults.

A check engine light on an Aston Martin can mean anything from a minor sensor complaint to a drivability issue that should not be ignored. The smart move is to read the codes, then interpret them in the context of voltage, service history, and how the car is being used.

Misfire complaints on Aston Martin cars usually start with ignition service items, low voltage, or age-related air and vacuum issues. The risk rises quickly if the warning light flashes or the engine is obviously shaking.

If an Aston Martin starts running hotter than normal, the safest assumption is that something real has changed. Cooling-system issues are rarely made cheaper by continuing to drive and hoping they settle down.

Steering shake or pedal pulse under braking is usually a brake-condition problem before it is a mysterious chassis issue. The question is whether the root cause is deposits, wear, heat, or suspension support.