Aston Martin DB9 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 9 safety recalls naming the Aston Martin DB9, launched from 2005 to 2017. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Aston Martin DB9 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 9
- 2005 to 2017
- Latest recall
- 18 December 2017
- R/2017/345
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Aston Martin DB9 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY
R/2017/345, launched 18 December 2017, 3,849 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Dbs, Rapide S, Vanquish, Virage
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.
MOVEMENT OF SEAT MAY DAMAGE BATTERY SUPPLY CABLE
R/2017/343, launched 18 December 2017, 6,542 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Dbs, Vanquish, Virage
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.
RISK OF SHORT-CIRCUIT IN BATTERY SUPPLY CABLE
R/2016/082, launched 11 April 2016, 691 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Dbs, Vanquish, Virage
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.
SEAT MAY OVERHEAT
R/2014/163, launched 2 December 2014, 8,299 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Dbs, ONE77, Vantage, Virage, Zagato
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.
INTERMITTENT FAULT WITH TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCHES
R/2014/078, launched 16 July 2014, 313 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Rapide S
Defect: On affected vehicles the transmission switches have a chrome plating surround. This can interact with the printed circuit board within the switches and create an intermittent earth path to other surrounding parts In the subject vehicles this can cause the transmission to default to neutral without any driver input for gear selection resulting in a loss drive.
Remedy: Replace existing switches with updated version. Brakes and steering are not affected.
THROTTLE PEDAL MAY FAIL
R/2013/067, launched 29 May 2013, 1,289 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The throttle pedal may fail resulting in the driver being unable to accelerate or maintain speed. The throttle pedal arm on the affected vehicles is not to specification.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the throttle pedal with one of the correct specification.
STEERING MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2010/148, launched 8 October 2010, 1,035 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Dbs, V8
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.
STEERING RESPONSE MAY BE INCORRECT
R/2009/085, launched 14 August 2009, 18 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Dbs, Vantage
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.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT ENGAGE
R/2005/162, launched 18 November 2005, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Some vehicles may have been manufactured with an automatic transmission parking brake component which may not have been hardened to the correct specification. This could result in the transmission parking brake not engaging when park on the transmission is selected.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the parking brake pawl guide plate replaced with a quality assured item.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Aston Martin DB9, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Aston Martin dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.