2009 ASTON MARTIN DBS
5 recalls, 0 complaints - 35 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.
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
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.
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
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
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 ASTON MARTIN DBS
35 manufacturer communications from 31 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
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
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-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
350000 EQUIPMENT
Aftermarket dash camera questionnaire
SPL-15-1157
Sep 19, 2018
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
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.
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
TSB-18-0292
Aug 1, 2010
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ASTON MARTIN: SOME DBS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES HAVE TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL HARNESSES INSTALLED THAT CAN BECOME DEFECTIVE BECAUSE OF A MANUFACTURING FAULT. THE FAILURE DOES NOT OCCUR FREQUENTLY BUT IF IT DOES, AN OVERLAY HARNESS H
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 DBS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ASTON MARTIN DBS across all model years (2005, 2014).
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Total Recalls
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Total Complaints
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Investigations
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Reported Crashes
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Reported Fires
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Reported Deaths