2009 ASTON MARTIN DB9

5 recalls, 3 complaints - 40 TSBs

17V796000 Dec 11, 2017
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Defect Description
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 Con... Read more
Consequence
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.
3,493 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Aston Martin The Americas
17V795000 Dec 11, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.
Consequence
If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-88... Read more
1,953 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Aston Martin The Americas
15V846000 Dec 16, 2015
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Defect Description
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 doo... Read more
Consequence
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.
6,076 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
14V753000 Nov 25, 2014
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Defect Description
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 heate... Read more
Consequence
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 Custome... Read more
7,256 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
14V010000 Jan 16, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
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 brea... Read more
Consequence
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-2... Read more
5,001 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
PARKING BRAKE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Dec 19, 2014
Incident date: Dec 1, 2014
THE CAR STALLED AT A FEW MPH AND WOULD NOT RESTART FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THIS HAD HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE. THE INSTRUMENTATION LIGHTS REMAINED ON. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO PALM BEACH MOTORS. THE COMPUTER DID NOT SHOW A FAULT AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE INCIDENT. THEY RE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 19, 2014
Incident date: Dec 1, 2014
THE CAR STALLED AT A FEW MPH AND WOULD NOT RESTART FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THIS HAD HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE. THE INSTRUMENTATION LIGHTS REMAINED ON. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO PALM BEACH MOTORS. THE COMPUTER DID NOT SHOW A FAULT AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE INCIDENT. THEY RE... Read more
PARKING BRAKE May 19, 2010
Incident date: Jul 1, 2009
I HAD MY 2009 DB9 ASTON MARTIN PARKED AT THE TOP OF MY DRIVEWAY WHILE RETRIEVING MY MAIL. AS I WALKED BACK TO THE CAR (VERY SHORT DISTANCE) IT BEGAN ROLLING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. I WATCHED AS IT ROLLED OFF THE PAVED AREA &DOWN A RAVINE CRASHING INTO A TREE. THE PARKING LITE WAS CLEARLY LIT AFTER THE C... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 2009 ASTON MARTIN DB9

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
5.9L 12-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 11.0 17.0 13.0 Premium $5,850
5.9L 12-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Rear-Wheel Drive) 12.0 19.0 14.0 Premium $5,450

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Minicompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 ASTON MARTIN DB9

40 manufacturer communications from 34 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT12
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL6
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
190000 TIRES1
SPL-30-1545 Oct 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit
SPL-10-1520 May 20, 2021
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Compliance with E10 Fuel
SB-30-1282V2 Dec 3, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Set up Guide for Data Loggers
OTH-19-1368 Feb 10, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Crankshaft Sensor - High RPM Test
OTH-30-1308 Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer Handover Checklist
SB-30-1282 Sep 16, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Set up Guide for Dataloggers
SB-10-0409V2 Jun 6, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel filling problem
SPL-03-1261 May 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Recommended Engine Oils for V8 and V12 Naturally Aspirated Engines
SPL-30-1257 Mar 29, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Welcome to Technical Hub
WPL-30-0320V2 Feb 28, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts return requests PRRs
SPL-30-1244 Feb 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Assessments launched on the training academy
SPL-30-1257V2 Feb 9, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Welcome to Technical Hub V2
SPL-30-1235 Jan 3, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Introduction of Tech Hub and Spotlight
SPL-30-1150 Dec 14, 2018
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Instructions for the ATEQ TPMS / RKE Tool
SPL-15-1157 Sep 19, 2018
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Aftermarket dash camera questionnaire
SPL-15-1157 Sep 19, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Aftermarket dash camera questionnaire
SB-01-1094 Sep 17, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Deployable Spoiler wear inspection - annual check required.
SB-01-1094 Sep 17, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Deployable Spoiler wear inspection - annual check required.
SPL-03-1088 Aug 21, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Introduction of a remanufactured long-block V8 engine
SPL-30-1074 Aug 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
EPDR Submission process update to existing SPL-30-0458
OTH-01-1043 May 22, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Correct Diagnosis and Replacement of Restraint Control Modules
SPL-30-1148 Mar 9, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
To inform about the changes we are making to Technical Training along with the introduction of the 3 tier Technician grading system
SPL-30-1148 Mar 9, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
To inform about the changes we are making to Technical Training along with the introduction of the 3 tier Technician grading system
SPL-30-1017 Jan 25, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Reminder to do OBD In-use Monitoring with AMDS.
SPL-30-1036 Jan 19, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
New electrical content and HTML5 upgrade for Cortona 3D content on the dealer communication system (DCS).
SPL-30-1047 Jan 8, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2018 Technical Training Update.
SPL-30-1022 Jan 4, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Client Services Department Team Update.
SB-03-0412V2 Jun 14, 2016
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
A new type of throttle pedal needs an additional support bracket. The support bracket is installed in Production on vehicles after the VINs given. Before you install a new-type throttle pedal on a vehicle before the VINs given, you must bon
BPL-01-0023 Feb 19, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
The reason for this policy letter is to give you information that was not available before, when body repair policy BPL-01-0021 "Change of Paint Supplier" was published.
SB-01-0426 Feb 11, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
We have introduced a new special tool 43-28335 Docking Station Bezel Release Tool.
SB-17-0422 Feb 4, 2016
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
When one of the two rear lamp assemblies is removed you must make sure that the assembly is installed correctly.
SA-17-0186 Nov 17, 2010
127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
ASTON MARTIN SERVICE BULLETIN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SOFTWARE THAT IS CAUSING THE HAZARD LIGHTS TO FLASH INCORRECTLY WHILE THE CAR IS OFF. *RM
SA-17-0186 Nov 17, 2010
127100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
ASTON MARTIN SERVICE BULLETIN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SOFTWARE THAT IS CAUSING THE HAZARD LIGHTS TO FLASH INCORRECTLY WHILE THE CAR IS OFF. *RM
SA-17-0186 Nov 17, 2010
127200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
ASTON MARTIN SERVICE BULLETIN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SOFTWARE THAT IS CAUSING THE HAZARD LIGHTS TO FLASH INCORRECTLY WHILE THE CAR IS OFF. *RM
RA-04-0014 Oct 8, 2010
021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ASTON MARTIN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE ARE FRONT ARM SUSPENSION BOLTS THAT ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD CRACK AFFECTING STEERING AND STABILITY. *RM
SB-0297 Jul 14, 2009
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ASTON MARTIN: THIS WAS ISSUED TO GIVE DATA ABOUT THE CORRECT FUNCTION OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT OPERATION. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
ASPL-0391 Jul 1, 2009
190000 TIRES
ASTON MARTIN: THE TYRES SUPPLIED BY ASTON MARTIN PARTS OPERATIONS ARE THE SAME SPECIFICATION AS THE ORIGINAL INSTALLED EQUIPMENT AND ARE FULLY APPROVED. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
TSB-02-81 Dec 9, 2008
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ASTON MARTIN: GEAR CHANGE CABLES ARE HELD INTO A BRACKET ABOVE THE TRANSAXLE BY SPRING LOADED SLEEVES. THE CABLES CAN COME OUT OF THE BRACKET, IF THIS HAPPENS SOME OF THE GEARS CAN NOT BE SELECTED. *PE
FSA-171 Sep 23, 2008
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ASTON MARTIN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE WINDSCREEN WIPERS, WHEN THEY ARE AT FAST SPEED, CAN STOP AFTER A PERIOD OF CONSTANT USAGE. THE NEW 200 AMP ALTERNATOR GIVES AN INCREASED VOLTAGE TO THE WIPER MO
FSA-171 Sep 23, 2008
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ASTON MARTIN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE WINDSCREEN WIPERS, WHEN THEY ARE AT FAST SPEED, CAN STOP AFTER A PERIOD OF CONSTANT USAGE. THE NEW 200 AMP ALTERNATOR GIVES AN INCREASED VOLTAGE TO THE WIPER MO

ASTON MARTIN DB9 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ASTON MARTIN DB9 across all model years (2005, 2016).

43 Total Recalls
14 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ASTON MARTIN DB9 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2016 1 0 View
2015 2 4 View
2014 6 2 View
2013 5 0 View
2012 5 0 View
2011 4 0 View
2010 4 0 View
2009 (current) 5 3
2008 4 0 View
2007 3 5 View
2006 3 0 View
2005 1 0 View

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DBX 33 2 View
DBS 31 0 View
DBX707 26 1 View
V12 VANTAGE COUPE 23 1 View
RAPIDE 19 3 View
VIRAGE 15 0 View
DB7 14 4 View