Aston Martin DB9 Recalls (2010-2016)
The Aston Martin DB9 has been the subject of 6 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2010 to 2016 model years. They cluster mostly around the power train, vehicle speed control, and latches/locks/linkages.
The Aston Martin DB9 scores 72 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 83% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 6 campaigns span 7 model years of the Aston Martin DB9. The single largest affected 7,256 vehicles, over seats. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common DB9 problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Aston Martin DB9 may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Aston Martin DB9 recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Aston Martin DB9 recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2016 Aston Martin DB9 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2016 Aston Martin DB9, involving the power train.
2015 Aston Martin DB9 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2015 Aston Martin DB9, involving the power train and latches/locks/linkages.
2014 Aston Martin DB9 Recalls
6 recalls affect the 2014 Aston Martin DB9, involving the power train, vehicle speed control, and latches/locks/linkages.
2013 Aston Martin DB9 Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2013 Aston Martin DB9, involving the vehicle speed control, power train, and latches/locks/linkages.
2012 Aston Martin DB9 Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2012 Aston Martin DB9, involving the vehicle speed control, power train, and latches/locks/linkages.
2011 Aston Martin DB9 Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2011 Aston Martin DB9, involving the power train, latches/locks/linkages, and seats.
2010 Aston Martin DB9 Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2010 Aston Martin DB9, involving the power train, latches/locks/linkages, and seats.
Every Aston Martin DB9 recall in detail
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2010-2016 Aston Martin DB9
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3,493
- Reported
- Dec 11, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 5, 2018
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.
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 Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.
NHTSA campaign number 17V796000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Affected years
- 2010-2015 Aston Martin DB9
- Vehicles in this recall
- 6,076
- Reported
- Dec 16, 2015
- Owners notified
- Aug 10, 2016
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."
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 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
NHTSA campaign number 15V846000.
Seats
- Affected years
- 2010-2014 Aston Martin DB9
- Vehicles in this recall
- 7,256
- Reported
- Nov 25, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jan 12, 2015
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.
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 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.
NHTSA campaign number 14V753000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2014 Aston Martin DB9
- Vehicles in this recall
- 440
- Reported
- Jul 14, 2014
- Owners notified
- Oct 2, 2014
Defect: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2014 DB9 and Rapide S vehicles manufactured June 2013 to July 2014. Due to a faulty circuit board, the transmissions in the affected vehicles may inadvertently shift to neutral without input from the driver.
Risk: If the transmission shifts to neutral, the driver will not be able to maintain speed or move the vehicle out of traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0018. Note: If the vehicle exhibits this problem, owners are advised to turn off the ignition and then restart the car which may allow the car to be driven out of harm's way.
NHTSA campaign number 14V425000.
Vehicle Speed Control
- Affected years
- 2010-2014 Aston Martin DB9
- Vehicles in this recall
- 5,001
- Reported
- Jan 16, 2014
- Owners notified
- Feb 11, 2014
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.
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 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.
NHTSA campaign number 14V010000.
Vehicle Speed Control
- Affected years
- 2012-2014 Aston Martin DB9
- Vehicles in this recall
- 689
- Reported
- May 29, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jul 19, 2013
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.
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 number is RA-03-0016.
NHTSA campaign number 13V228000.
Common questions about Aston Martin DB9 recalls
- Does the Aston Martin DB9 have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on record for the Aston Martin DB9 across the 2010 to 2016 model years. The most common areas are the power train, vehicle speed control, and latches/locks/linkages.
- How many times has the Aston Martin DB9 been recalled?
- The Aston Martin DB9 has 6 recall campaigns from the 2010 to 2016 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Aston Martin DB9 recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the seats, affecting 7,256 vehicles. 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.
- Which Aston Martin DB9 model year has the most recalls?
- The 2014 Aston Martin DB9 has the most, with 6 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Aston Martin DB9 has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.