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Aston Martin DBS: recalls and fuel economy
7recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
0with a "park outside" advisory
Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Recall campaigns by model year
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Recalls by component
Air Bags2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Power Train1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Seats1
EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost
| Model year | Fuel | Combined | EPA yearly fuel cost | Versions |
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| 2010 | Premium Gasoline | 13–14 MPG | $5,850–$6,300 | 2 |
| 2011 | Premium Gasoline | 13–14 MPG | $5,850–$6,300 | 2 |
| 2012 | Premium Gasoline | 13–14 MPG | $5,850–$6,300 | 2 |
| 2019 | Premium Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,850 | 1 |
| 2020 | Premium Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,850 | 1 |
| 2021 | Premium Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,850 | 1 |
| 2022 | Premium Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,850 | 1 |
| 2023 | Premium Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,850 | 1 |
Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.
All recall campaigns, newest first
Air Bags · about 21 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Risk: 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…
Air Bags · about 17 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Risk: 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…
Power Train · about 3,493 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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)…
Risk: 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…
Latches/Locks/Linkages · about 6,076 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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…
Risk: 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…
Seats · about 7,256 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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,…
Risk: 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…
Vehicle Speed Control · about 5,001 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Risk: 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…
Vehicle Speed Control · about 689 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Risk: 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…
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