Aston Martin · 2024-present
Vantage
Known issues.
The 2024-onward Vantage is very new and has a limited reliability record. Known observations so far centre on ride quality feedback, infotainment teething, and the same oil-consumption and battery habits carried over from the M177 engine platform.
What to watch forLiving with the Vantage
Ownership snapshot
Early Vantage owners are well advised to stay engaged with the dealer for software updates, to monitor oil level proactively, and to establish a tender routine from the outset. Most issues at this stage are platform carry-overs rather than new fundamental problems.
What to watch for
4 issues01Ride harshness on coarse or damaged road surfaces
A firm, occasionally abrupt ride on broken tarmac or coarse motorway surfaces, noted consistently in press and early owner feedback.
All 2024-present Vantage variants.
Ride harshness on coarse or damaged road surfaces
A firm, occasionally abrupt ride on broken tarmac or coarse motorway surfaces, noted consistently in press and early owner feedback.
All 2024-present Vantage variants.
- Driveability
- No safety concern. The car is fully driveable; the issue is comfort on certain surfaces.
- DIY or specialist
- Not a maintenance item. Pre-purchase awareness is the main action.
Early warning signs
- The car feels particularly sharp over road joints and expansion gaps
- Longer motorway journeys feel firmer than expected for a GT
- Passengers find the secondary ride less comfortable than other cars in the class
Likely root causes
- Suspension calibration prioritises handling response over secondary ride quality
- Tyre specification and profile contribute to the firmness
- No adaptive damper option on base variants
Typical cost context
- This is a design characteristic, not a fault. No repair cost applies.
- Tyre choice can modestly affect ride quality at owner expense.
Prevention
- Drive the car on your typical roads before committing to purchase.
- Consider whether the car's suspension calibration suits your primary driving environment.
- A Roadster variant may offer a marginally different secondary ride character.
02New infotainment system teething issues
Occasional unresponsiveness, connectivity glitches, or unexpected behaviour from the new proprietary infotainment system.
All 2024-present Vantage variants with the new infotainment system.
New infotainment system teething issues
Occasional unresponsiveness, connectivity glitches, or unexpected behaviour from the new proprietary infotainment system.
All 2024-present Vantage variants with the new infotainment system.
- Driveability
- No effect on vehicle operation or safety.
- DIY or specialist
- Not a DIY item. Report issues to the dealer and monitor update availability.
Early warning signs
- The screen freezes or requires a restart to restore normal function
- Bluetooth or phone mirroring drops unexpectedly
- Some menu areas feel unintuitive on early software versions
Likely root causes
- First-generation software on a new proprietary system
- OTA update capability means some issues are expected to resolve over time
- Complexity of modern connected car systems creates more touchpoints for glitches
Typical cost context
- Software updates through the dealer or OTA are generally covered under warranty.
- If hardware replacement is needed, this is a warranty item on a new car.
Prevention
- Keep the car on the latest available software version.
- Report persistent issues to the dealer under warranty rather than accepting them.
- Confirm OTA update status at each service visit.
03Oil consumption — M177 engine family carry-over
Measurable oil level drop between services, accelerated by spirited driving.
All 2024-present Vantage variants using the reworked AMG M177 V8.
Oil consumption — M177 engine family carry-over
Measurable oil level drop between services, accelerated by spirited driving.
All 2024-present Vantage variants using the reworked AMG M177 V8.
- Driveability
- Do not drive with oil below the minimum mark.
- DIY or specialist
- Checking and topping up oil is an owner task. Any significant change in consumption rate needs specialist investigation.
Early warning signs
- Oil level noticeably below the max mark within 1,500-2,000 miles of a service
- Faint blue exhaust smoke on a cold start that clears quickly
- A mild hot-oil smell around the engine bay after hard use
Likely root causes
- The M177 engine block family has a known oil-consumption characteristic
- Higher tune on the 665 PS version may increase this tendency
- Spirited driving and frequent high-rev use amplify consumption
Typical cost context
- Regular oil top-ups are a minor consumable cost.
- Running the engine low on oil is a potentially major cost.
Prevention
- Check oil level every 1,000 miles or once a month as a habit.
- Top up only with the exact approved specification.
- Log any change in consumption rate and raise it with the dealer.
04Battery drain on stored or lightly used examples
Flat or low battery after a few days parked without a tender, leading to warning lights or a non-start.
All 2024-present Vantage variants.
Battery drain on stored or lightly used examples
Flat or low battery after a few days parked without a tender, leading to warning lights or a non-start.
All 2024-present Vantage variants.
- Driveability
- Safe once the battery is healthy, but repeated low-voltage starts create false fault patterns.
- DIY or specialist
- Tender setup and battery checking are owner tasks from day one.
Early warning signs
- Cranking feels slow after only a few days parked
- Unexpected warning messages on startup that clear after driving
- Infotainment takes longer than usual to initialise
Likely root causes
- Modern high-performance platform electronics maintain a standing draw
- Low-use ownership patterns that never fully recharge the battery
- Battery still new but at risk if tender routine is not established early
Typical cost context
- A quality tender is a modest upfront investment that prevents much larger costs.
- Repeated deep discharges can damage a battery that would otherwise last many years.
Prevention
- Connect a quality tender whenever the car is parked for more than two or three days.
- Establish the habit from new rather than after the first flat battery.
- Use the manufacturer-approved connection points.
No matching issues
Try a different symptom or severity.
Severity reflects potential impact, not fault frequency. Diagnosis and regional labour rates affect the final repair cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is it too early to know the 2024 Vantage's reliability pattern?
Yes. The car is too new for a definitive picture. The issues listed here draw on press feedback, platform carry-over knowledge, and early owner reports.
Has the 2024 Vantage fixed the COMAND infotainment problem?
Yes. The 2024 car uses a proprietary new infotainment system replacing COMAND, though early reports note some initial fiddliness as with any new system.