Aston Martin DB9 (2015) Power Train Recall: Risk of Rolling on Slopes
Aston Martin recalls 2015 DB9 vehicles with potential transmission park pawl failure causing unexpected rolling on slopes. Owners must update TCM software by February 2018 to prevent crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Aston Martin is recalling 2015 DB9 vehicles with a power train issue that could cause the car to roll unexpectedly on slopes if the parking brake isn't applied. This risk of rolling could lead to crashes if the vehicle isn't properly secured. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1247847-aston-martin-db9-2015-power-train-recall-risk-of-rolling.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1247847-aston-martin-db9-2015-power-train-recall-risk-of-rolling · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V796000
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“Aston Martin DB9 (2015) Power Train Recall: Risk of Rolling on Slopes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1247847-aston-martin-db9-2015-power-train-recall-risk-of-rolling. Based on NHTSA recall #17V796000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V796000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's transmission park pawl may not engage properly due to a communication error between the Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module. If the car is stopped on a slope and the parking brake isn't applied, it could roll unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015 Aston Martin DB9 vehicles with the 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission are affected. Drivers who park on slopes without applying the parking brake face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015 Aston Martin DB9 has a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. The recall covers vehicles from 2009-2016 DB9 models and similar vehicles from 2009-2015.
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What to do — step by step
Update TCM Software
Aston Martin will update the Transmission Control Module software for free by February 2018.
February 2018Contact Customer Service
Owners can call Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988 to confirm eligibility and schedule the update.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The recall addresses a risk of the vehicle rolling unexpectedly on slopes if the parking brake isn't applied, which could lead to crashes. However, the hazard does not explicitly state a risk of serious injury in normal use.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V796000 (November 12, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.