Aston Martin DBS recalls

17 official safety recalls for the Aston Martin DBS 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. Front seat airbag fixings may be undertightened

    Reported October 12, 2020Model years 2016–2019DVSA recall R/2020/280EU Safety Gate A12/01360/2060 vehicles affected

    Some front seat airbag fixings may not be tightened to the correct torque. They will be checked and secured if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CERTAIN FIXINGS ON THE FRONT SEAT AIR BAG MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE
    Defect
    Certain fixings on the front seat airbag may not have been �tightened� to the correct torque.
    Remedy
    Examine the front seat airbag fixings and if necessary secure the fixings.

  2. Front seat air bag fasteners may be loose

    Reported October 2, 2020Model years 2019–2020NHTSA campaign 20V60400021 vehicles affected

    Front seat air bag fasteners may not be tightened correctly, which could cause the air bag to deploy improperly and increase the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and secure the fasteners if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
    Defect
    Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017 DB11, 2019 DB11 V8 Volante and DBS Superleggera, 2019-2020 Vantage and 2020 Superleggera Volante vehicles. The front seat air bag fasteners may not have been tightened correctly.
    Consequence
    Loose fasteners can cause the air bag to improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will examine and, if necessary, secure the front seat air bag fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2020. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-1418.
    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.safercar.gov.

  3. Passenger airbag fixings may be too loose

    Reported November 19, 2019Model years 2017–2019DVSA recall R/2019/396EU Safety Gate A12/00008/1945 vehicles affected

    The passenger airbag fixings may not be tightened to the correct torque. They will be examined and secured if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD THEIR PASSENGER AIRBAG FIXINGS TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE
    Defect
    Vehicles may not have had their passenger airbag fixings �tightened� to the correct torque specification
    Remedy
    Examine the passenger airbag fixings and if necessary secure the fixings.

  4. Passenger air bag fasteners may be loose

    Reported November 12, 2019Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 19V80600017 vehicles affected

    The passenger air bag locking nuts may not be properly tightened, preventing the air bag from deploying properly in a crash. Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS
    Defect
    Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 DB11 Coupe and Volante and 2019 Vantage and DBS Superleggera Coupe vehicles. The locking nut fasteners on the passenger air bag may not be tightened properly.
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash necessitating passenger air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-866-278-6661. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-1327.
    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.safercar.gov.

  5. Transmission park pawl may not engage

    Reported December 18, 2017Model years 2007–2017DVSA recall R/2017/345EU Safety Gate A12/0106/1819,245 vehicles affected

    A communication error between the engine and transmission control modules may prevent the park pawl from engaging. If the park brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away. The transmission control module software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY
    Defect
    Due to a communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) software and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) the transmission park pawl may not engage. In certain circumstances such as when the park brake is not applied the vehicle may roll away.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles update the software for the Transmission Control Module.

  6. Front seat may damage battery supply cable

    Reported December 18, 2017Model years 2003–2015DVSA recall R/2017/343EU Safety Gate A12/0105/1826,168 vehicles affected

    When moved fully rearward, the right front seat runner may compress and damage the battery supply cable, causing an open circuit or grounding that may overheat. Inspect the cable, install a routing block and replace the cable if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    MOVEMENT OF SEAT MAY DAMAGE BATTERY SUPPLY CABLE
    Defect
    In some circumstances when the right side front seat is operated to its fully reward position the seat runner can compress the battery supply cable and cause the seat to damage the battery supply cable. This may cause an open circuit and/or ground the supply cable which may then overheat.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles examine the battery supply cable for damage and install a routing block to ensure that the seat runner cannot compress the battery supply cable. If necessary replace the cable.

  7. Transmission park pawl may not engage

    Reported December 11, 2017Model years 2009–2012NHTSA campaign 17V7960003,493 vehicles affected

    A communication error may prevent the park pawl from engaging. If the vehicle is stopped on a slope and left without the parking brake, it may roll and increase crash risk. Dealers will update the transmission control module software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.
    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.safercar.gov.

  8. Battery cable may be damaged by the seat

    Reported December 11, 2017Model years 2007–2009NHTSA campaign 17V7950001,953 vehicles affected

    The battery supply cable may be damaged when the driver seat is fully rearward. If the damaged cable grounds, a short circuit can increase fire risk. Dealers will inspect the cable and install a routing block to prevent compression, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
    Defect
    Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.
    Consequence
    If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026.
    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.safercar.gov.

  9. Battery supply cable may short circuit

    Reported April 11, 2016Model years 2007–2011DVSA recall R/2016/082EU Safety Gate A12/0578/162,764 vehicles affected

    The right front seat may compress the battery supply cable, damaging its insulation over time and causing a short circuit. Dealers will fit a cable guide, check and reinforce the insulation if needed, and replace the cable in rare cases.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RISK OF SHORT-CIRCUIT IN BATTERY SUPPLY CABLE
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the right fron seat can compress the battery supply cable. Prolonged occurences coulld cause damage to the insulation and the cable may short out
    Remedy
    Fit new cable guide to reroute supply cable. Check condition of supply cable and where necessary reinforce insulation . In rare instances the cable may require replacement.

  10. Interior door unlock may not work

    Reported December 16, 2015Model years 2009–2012NHTSA campaign 15V8460006,076 vehicles affected

    The interior door unlocking mechanism may not work after the vehicle is locked from outside, potentially trapping occupants and increasing their risk of injury. Dealers will disable the double-locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy
    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.
    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.safercar.gov.

  11. Heated seat control module may overheat the seat

    Reported December 2, 2014Model years 2006–2014DVSA recall R/2014/163EU Safety Gate A12/2183/1449,794 vehicles affected

    A control module fault may keep a heated seat element powered, causing the seat to overheat and smoulder. Additional monitoring modules will be fitted, and seat elements replaced where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT MAY OVERHEAT
    Defect
    On affected vehicles The control module for the front heated seats mail fail and when the ignition is switched on allow a permanent feed to the heater element(s). In this condition it may not be possible to switch off the heater element and over a period of time this may cause a seat to overheat and smouldering to occur. Occupants will notice an inability to switch the seat heater off using the designated switch and over longer periods a higher than normal temperature of the seat squab.
    Remedy
    Fit additional seat heater monitoring modules. Where necessary seat elements may also be replaced.

  12. Seat heater may overheat

    Reported November 25, 2014Model years 2007–2014NHTSA campaign 14V7530007,256 vehicles affected

    A failed seat heater control module may prevent the heaters from being switched off. The seat could overheat and smolder, increasing injury risk. Dealers will add a module that can cut heater power if the control module fails, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
    Defect
    Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
    Consequence
    If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
    Remedy
    Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
    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.safercar.gov.

  13. Accelerator pedal arm may break

    Reported January 16, 2014Model years 2009–2012NHTSA campaign 14V0100005,001 vehicles affected

    The accelerator pedal arm may break, causing the engine to return to idle and preventing the driver from maintaining or increasing speed. Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
    Defect
    Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
    Consequence
    If the accelerator pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
    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.safercar.gov.

  14. Throttle pedal arm may break

    Reported May 29, 2013Model years 2012–2014NHTSA campaign 13V228000689 vehicles affected

    The throttle pedal arm may break, causing the engine to return to idle and preventing the driver from maintaining or increasing engine speed. This may increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
    Defect
    Aston Martin is recalling certain model year DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, and Rapide vehicles manufactured from May 14, 2012, through April 10, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the throttle pedal arm may break.
    Consequence
    If the throttle pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies. The recall began July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0016.
    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.safercar.gov.this campaign was superseded by recall campaign 14V-010.

  15. Front suspension cam-bolts may crack and fail

    Reported October 8, 2010Model years 2007DVSA recall R/2010/1482,070 vehicles affected

    A front suspension arm cam-bolt may be out of specification and could crack and fail, potentially affecting directional control. The cam-bolt will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING MAY BE AFFECTED
    Defect
    It has been established that the front suspension bottom suspension arm cam-bolt may be out of specification. It is possible that these bolts could crack and fail. This could in extreme cases affect the directional control of the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the cam-bolt.

  16. Front suspension cam bolt may crack

    Reported September 28, 2010Model years 2007–2008NHTSA campaign 10V4490001,090 vehicles affected

    A front suspension arm cam bolt may crack, allowing the lower control arm to move and affecting steering control, which increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the bolts free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
    Defect
    ASTON MARTIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 DB9 COUPE, DB9 VOLANTE, V8 VANTAGE COUPE, V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER, AND DBS COUPE VEHICLES. THE FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM CAM BOLT COULD CRACK ALONG ITS SHANK ALLOWING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO MOVE.
    Consequence
    MOVEMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL INFLUENCE THE DRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM CAM BOLTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ASTON MARTIN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-923-9988.
    Notes
    ASTON MARTIN SAFETY RECALL NO. RA-04-0014.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

  17. Front subframe bolts may cause unusual steering response

    Reported August 14, 2009Model years 2009DVSA recall R/2009/08554 vehicles affected

    The front subframe bolts may not have been checked for correct torque, which could cause unusual steering response. Inspect for paint marks showing the check was done and re-torque the bolts if they are not marked.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING RESPONSE MAY BE INCORRECT
    Defect
    It has been identified that during the build process of the subject vehicles a safety critical action to check the torque of the front sub frame assembly bolts was omitted. Should the situation be ignored the driver would become aware of an unusual steering response.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts inspected to ascertain whether they have been paint marked to indicate that the torque has been checked during production. Should this not be the case the bolts will be re-torqued.

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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