2013 Aston Martin DBS recalls (2)
2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2013 Aston Martin DBS. Every recall repair is free at any Aston Martin dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2013 Aston Martin DBS. Check your DBS by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2013 Aston Martin DBS recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seats · NHTSA 14V753000
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA 13V228000
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
2013 Aston Martin DBS complaints and service bulletins
Aston Martin has issued at least 27 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (15)
- Electrical System (3)
- Engine (2)
- Back Over Prevention (1)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)
Read Aston Martin DBS owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Check your DBS by VIN
Not every 2013 Aston Martin DBS is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Aston Martin dealer.