Vehicle recall 14V753000 · November 25, 2014
Aston Martin DB9, DBS and 3 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V753000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 25, 2014
- Filed by
- Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- RA-01-0019
- Owner notification
- January 12, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,256
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Aston Martin DB9 (2006-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Aston Martin DBS (2006-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe (2006-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2006-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Aston Martin Virage (2006-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Has your Aston Martin been repaired?
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