Aston Martin
Dbs
8 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
If your Dbs is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Aston Martin dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.
Notices on record
8
Aston Martin Dbs · DVSA register
All recall notices.
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CERTAIN FIXINGS ON THE FRONT SEAT AIR BAG MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE
R/2020/280 · 12 Oct 2020
12 Oct 2020Defect
Certain fixings on the front seat airbag may not have been �tightened� to the correct torque.
Remedy
Examine the front seat airbag fixings and if necessary secure the fixings.
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Built 17 Aug 2016 – 8 May 2019
~20 vehicles affected
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THE VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD THEIR PASSENGER AIRBAG FIXINGS TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE
R/2019/396 · 19 Nov 2019
19 Nov 2019Defect
Vehicles may not have had their passenger airbag fixings �tightened� to the correct torque specification
Remedy
Examine the passenger airbag fixings and if necessary secure the fixings.
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Built 6 Nov 2017 – 18 Feb 2019
~15 vehicles affected
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VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY
R/2017/345 · 18 Dec 2017
18 Dec 2017Defect
Due to a communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) software and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) the transmission park pawl may not engage. In certain circumstances such as when the park brake is not applied the vehicle may roll away.
Remedy
On affected vehicles update the software for the Transmission Control Module.
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Built 18 Dec 2007 – 11 Jan 2017
~3,849 vehicles affected
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MOVEMENT OF SEAT MAY DAMAGE BATTERY SUPPLY CABLE
R/2017/343 · 18 Dec 2017
18 Dec 2017Defect
In some circumstances when the right side front seat is operated to its fully reward position the seat runner can compress the battery supply cable and cause the seat to damage the battery supply cable. This may cause an open circuit and/or ground the supply cable which may then overheat.
Remedy
On affected vehicles examine the battery supply cable for damage and install a routing block to ensure that the seat runner cannot compress the battery supply cable. If necessary replace the cable.
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Built 19 Dec 2003 – 17 Nov 2015
~6,542 vehicles affected
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RISK OF SHORT-CIRCUIT IN BATTERY SUPPLY CABLE
R/2016/082 · 11 Apr 2016
11 Apr 2016Defect
On affected vehicles the right fron seat can compress the battery supply cable. Prolonged occurences coulld cause damage to the insulation and the cable may short out
Remedy
Fit new cable guide to reroute supply cable. Check condition of supply cable and where necessary reinforce insulation . In rare instances the cable may require replacement.
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Built 10 Jul 2007 – 27 Jan 2011
~691 vehicles affected
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SEAT MAY OVERHEAT
R/2014/163 · 2 Dec 2014
2 Dec 2014Defect
On affected vehicles The control module for the front heated seats mail fail and when the ignition is switched on allow a permanent feed to the heater element(s). In this condition it may not be possible to switch off the heater element and over a period of time this may cause a seat to overheat and smouldering to occur. Occupants will notice an inability to switch the seat heater off using the designated switch and over longer periods a higher than normal temperature of the seat squab.
Remedy
Fit additional seat heater monitoring modules. Where necessary seat elements may also be replaced.
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Built 15 Jun 2006 – 6 Nov 2014
~8,299 vehicles affected
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STEERING MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2010/148 · 8 Oct 2010
8 Oct 2010Defect
It has been established that the front suspension bottom suspension arm cam-bolt may be out of specification. It is possible that these bolts could crack and fail. This could in extreme cases affect the directional control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the cam-bolt.
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Built 1 Mar 2007 – 30 Sep 2007
~1,035 vehicles affected
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STEERING RESPONSE MAY BE INCORRECT
R/2009/085 · 14 Aug 2009
14 Aug 2009Defect
It has been identified that during the build process of the subject vehicles a safety critical action to check the torque of the front sub frame assembly bolts was omitted. Should the situation be ignored the driver would become aware of an unusual steering response.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts inspected to ascertain whether they have been paint marked to indicate that the torque has been checked during production. Should this not be the case the bolts will be re-torqued.
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Built 6 Apr 2009 – 22 Jul 2009
~18 vehicles affected
Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Aston Martin dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.
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