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2012 Aston Martin DBS Recalls

Updated May 30, 2026·Ethan Miller

Recall Summary

The 2012 Aston Martin DBS has 5 recalls recorded by NHTSA.

Most are for minor compliance or labeling issues.

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Total Recalls

5
0 High Risks

Source: NHTSA Campaign Data

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Recall Summary

What the recall count means for the 2012 Aston Martin DBS

The 2012 Aston Martin DBS has 5 recall campaigns on record. Not automatically, but you should still verify that every recall remedy was completed. The 2012 Aston Martin DBS has 5 recorded recall campaigns, and open work can change the ownership risk materially.

Which systems are affected?

The main systems named in recall filings for the 2012 Aston Martin DBS include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

What should buyers check before purchase?

Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.

What is the most serious recall on the 2012 Aston Martin DBS?

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.

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Data and Methodology

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

How many recalls does the 2012 Aston Martin DBS have?

There are 5 recall campaigns for the 2012 Aston Martin DBS.

Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.

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Are there safety critical recalls for the 2012 Aston Martin DBS?

There are no documented high risk recalls for this model year. However, always confirm remedy availability with a VIN lookup.

Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.

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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Action Plan
  3. 03Should Buyers Worry?
  4. 04NHTSA Recalls
  5. 05Data and Methodology

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Recalls for 2012 Aston Martin DBS Buyer's Guide

5 total campaigns

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ID: 13V228000

Vehicle Speed Control

Accelerator Pedal

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.

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ID: 14V010000

Vehicle Speed Control

Accelerator Pedal

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.

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ID: 14V753000

Seats

Front AssemblySeat Heater/Cooler

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.

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ID: 15V846000

Latches/Locks/Linkages

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."

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ID: 17V796000

Power Train

Automatic TransmissionControl Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

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.