Aston Martin DB12 recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Aston Martin DB12 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Infotainment menu may obstruct rearview camera

    Reported January 2, 2025Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 25V0010001,452 vehicles affected

    The infotainment home screen menu may obstruct the rearview camera image when reversing, reducing rear visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. A dealer or over-the-air update will update the head unit software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
    Defect
    Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DB12, 2025 Vantage, and 2025 DBX707 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence
    An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy
    The head unit software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-30-2015.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  2. Engine oil cooler hose may split

    Reported September 24, 2024Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 24V7120001,095 vehicles affected

    An engine oil cooler hose may split, causing loss of oil and oil pressure. The engine could stall or seize, increasing crash or fire risk. Dealers will replace the hoses free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DBX707, 2024-2025 DB12, and 2025 Vantage vehicles. The engine oil cooler hose may split during vehicle operation, resulting in a loss of oil and oil pressure.
    Consequence
    A sudden loss of oil and oil pressure could lead to the engine stalling or seizing, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2024. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-03-1973.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  3. Oil cooler hoses may split

    Reported September 18, 2024Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2024/356808 vehicles affected

    The engine oil cooler hoses may split, causing oil and oil pressure loss. The hoses will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RA-03-1973 – Oil Cooler Hoses
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the oil hoses for the engine oil cooler may be prone to split with a resulting loss of oil and oil pressure.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the oil cooler hoses will be replaced

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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