NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Aston Martin DB9 Recalls & Complaints
The 2014 Aston Martin DB9 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Aston Martin dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Aston Martin DB9. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2014 Aston Martin DB9 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Aston Martin DB9, describing incidents dated January 26, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11517531 · Filed
THIS CAR HAS A SPRING COMPRESSION CHAMBER WHERE THE KEY GOES IN THE DASHBOARD . TWICE OVER THE LAST 6 YRS THE CHAMBER HAS SPIT THE KEY OUT LIKE A BULLET AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. ONCE WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY IN 2017 AND AT A GAS STATION IN 2023. THE CHAMBER SMOKES UP AND IF SOMEONE WAS IN THE…
Park Pawl may not Engage, Allowing Vehicle to Move
NHTSA #17V796000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM) · NHTSA notice
Reported December 11, 2017 · Aston Martin The Americas
Potentially affected: 3,493 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Aston Martin campaign RA-07-0028 · Owners notified February 5, 2018 · Vehicles built February 13, 2008 – July 21, 2016 (per NHTSA)
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 Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Double-Locked Doors cannot be Opened/FMVSS 206
NHTSA #15V846000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported December 16, 2015 · Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Potentially affected: 6,076 vehicles
Repair completion: 74.3% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Aston Martin campaign RA-01-0021 · Owners notified August 10, 2016 · Vehicles built September 1, 2009 – December 9, 2015 (per NHTSA)
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 door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Safety consequence
If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat Heaters may Overheat
NHTSA #14V753000 · Seats — Front Assembly — Seat Heater/Cooler · NHTSA notice
Reported November 25, 2014 · Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Potentially affected: 7,256 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Aston Martin campaign RA-01-0019 · Owners notified January 12, 2015 · Vehicles built July 3, 2006 – November 5, 2014 (per NHTSA)
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 heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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 Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Transmission Shift To Neutral
NHTSA #14V425000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported July 14, 2014 · Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Potentially affected: 440 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Aston Martin campaign RA-07-0018 · Owners notified October 2, 2014 · Vehicles built June 1, 2013 – July 30, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2014 DB9 and Rapide S vehicles manufactured June 2013 to July 2014. Due to a faulty circuit board, the transmissions in the affected vehicles may inadvertently shift to neutral without input from the driver.
Safety consequence
If the transmission shifts to neutral, the driver will not be able to maintain speed or move the vehicle out of traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0018. Note: If the vehicle exhibits this problem, owners are advised to turn off the ignition and then restart the car which may allow the car to be driven out of harm's way.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Accelerator Pedal Arm May Break
NHTSA #14V010000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Accelerator Pedal · NHTSA notice
Reported January 16, 2014 · Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Potentially affected: 5,001 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Aston Martin campaign RA-03-0017 · Owners notified February 11, 2014 · Vehicles built November 1, 2007 – December 31, 2013 (per NHTSA)
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 break.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Throttle Pedal Arm May Break
NHTSA #13V228000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Accelerator Pedal · NHTSA notice
Reported May 29, 2013 · Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Potentially affected: 689 vehicles
Aston Martin campaign RA-03-0016 · Owners notified July 19, 2013 · Vehicles built May 14, 2012 – April 10, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.this campaign was superseded by recall campaign 14V-010.
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