Aston Martin Virage recalls

9 official safety recalls for the Aston Martin Virage 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. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Transmission park pawl may not engage

    Reported December 11, 2017Model years 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.

  4. Battery supply cable may short circuit

    Reported April 11, 2016Model years 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.

  5. Interior door unlock may not work

    Reported December 16, 2015Model years 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Seat heater may overheat

    Reported November 25, 2014Model years 2006–2014NHTSA 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.

  8. Accelerator pedal arm may break

    Reported January 16, 2014Model years 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.

  9. 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.

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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