NHTSA vehicle safety data

2015 Aston Martin DB9 Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 Aston Martin DB9 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints 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 2015 Aston Martin DB9. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2015 Aston Martin DB9 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Aston Martin DB9, describing incidents dated July 10, 2021 to January 1, 2022.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Exterior Lighting 2 complaints

Newest complaints

ODI #11454603 · Filed March 1, 2022
Headlights, not bulbs, failed in both. It is available for inspection. Creates driving hazard for all.The defect has been confirmed by shop and no other inspections at this time. I did communicate with dealer who said they are not covered under any warranty or recall, and acknowledged it is a…
ODI #11424219 · Filed July 10, 2021
Both rear tail light covers are fogging and holding moisture droplets. Right side break light fails intermittently and before long may lead to electrical problems or loss of break light function. Car is just recently out of warranty so I don't anticipate any help from the dealer. The problem is…

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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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2015 Aston Martin DB9. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Aston Martin DB9.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting

ODI #11454603

Incident: January 1, 2022 · Filed: March 1, 2022

Headlights, not bulbs, failed in both. It is available for inspection. Creates driving hazard for all.The defect has been confirmed by shop and no other inspections at this time. I did communicate with dealer who said they are not covered under any warranty or recall, and acknowledged it is a factory defect. No warning lights. The problem first appeared in January of 2022.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting

ODI #11424219

Incident: July 10, 2021 · Filed: July 10, 2021

Both rear tail light covers are fogging and holding moisture droplets. Right side break light fails intermittently and before long may lead to electrical problems or loss of break light function. Car is just recently out of warranty so I don't anticipate any help from the dealer. The problem is consistent with other owners. Thank you.

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