Aston Martin DB9 recalls
6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Aston Martin DB9, across model years 2006–2016. Every recall repair is free at any Aston Martin dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your DB9 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Aston Martin DB9 model years, the 2014 has the most recalls (6); the 2015 drew the most owner complaints (2).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Aston Martin DB9 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | no data |
| 2007 | 1 | no data |
| 2008 | 2 | no data |
| 2009 | 4 | no data |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
Aston Martin DB9 recalls by model year
Most common Aston Martin DB9 problems
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Latest Aston Martin DB9 recalls
- ASTON MARTIN DB9 (2015) recall — Power Train
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.
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE (2015) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
Aston Martin recalls certain DB9, DBS, V8 Vantage, and other models due to interior door locks that may fail. Free software repair available.
- ASTON MARTIN DB9 (2014) recall — Seats
Aston Martin recalls certain 2006-2014 DB9 vehicles due to seat heater control module failure. Dealers will install a free repair module to prevent overheating.
- ASTON MARTIN DB9 (2014) recall — Power Train
Aston Martin recalls certain 2014 DB9 and Rapide S vehicles due to a faulty circuit board that may cause the transmission to shift to neutral unexpectedly.
- ASTON MARTIN DB9 (2014) recall — Vehicle Speed Control
Aston Martin recalls certain DB9, V8 Vantage, and other models due to a manufacturing error where the accelerator pedal arm may break, increasing crash risk.
Recall timeline
When the Aston Martin DB9 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Aston Martin DB9 problems & complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the Aston Martin DB9; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Service bulletins (TSBs)
- 33+
- Crashes / fires reported
- 0 / 1
- Defect investigations
- 0
See Aston Martin DB9 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
What to do if your Aston Martin DB9 is recalled
- Confirm it’s yours. Recalls cover ranges of VINs, so check your VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
- Heed any warning. A do-not-drive or park-outside recall applies until the repair is done.
- Call a Aston Martin dealer with your VIN and book the repair. It’s free by law, whatever the vehicle’s age.
- Ask about a loaner or tow if parts are back-ordered or the vehicle isn’t safe to drive.
- Paid for the same fix already? Keep the receipt and ask Aston Martin about reimbursement.
Every Aston Martin DB9 recall, by model year
2015 Aston Martin DB9 — 2 recalls
2014 Aston Martin DB9 — 6 recalls
2013 Aston Martin DB9 — 5 recalls
2012 Aston Martin DB9 — 5 recalls
2011 Aston Martin DB9 — 4 recalls
2010 Aston Martin DB9 — 4 recalls
2009 Aston Martin DB9 — 4 recalls
2008 Aston Martin DB9 — 2 recalls
Aston Martin DB9 recall questions
How many recalls does the Aston Martin DB9 have?
We have 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Aston Martin DB9, covering model years 2006–2016. The most recent was issued Nov 12, 2017 (Power Train).
Which Aston Martin DB9 model year has the most recalls?
The 2014 Aston Martin DB9 has the most, with 6 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
What are the most common Aston Martin DB9 recall problems?
By system: Power Train (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Seats (1).
Is it safe to drive a recalled Aston Martin DB9?
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
How do I check if my Aston Martin DB9 has an open recall?
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Aston Martin dealer can also look it up.
Are Aston Martin DB9 recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires Aston Martin to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Aston Martin dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.