Vehicle recall R/2014/078

Aston Martin DB9 and Aston Martin Rapide recall: Intermittent fault with transmission control switches

DVSA recall R/2014/078 names the Aston Martin DB9 and Aston Martin Rapide. It was launched 16 July 2014. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2014/078
Launched: 16 July 2014
Issued by: ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer reference: RA-07-0018
Vehicles: DVSA lists 313 on each model line

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the transmission switches have a chrome plating surround. This can interact with the printed circuit board within the switches and create an intermittent earth path to other surrounding parts In the subject vehicles this can cause the transmission to default to neutral without any driver input for gear selection resulting in a loss drive.

The fix

Replace existing switches with updated version. Brakes and steering are not affected.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 313. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Aston Martin DB9	not recorded	313
Aston Martin Rapide (RAPIDE S)	not recorded	313

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2014/163 Seat may overheat 2 December 2014, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin Dbs
R/2013/067 Throttle pedal may fail 29 May 2013, Aston Martin DB9
R/2016/082 Risk of short-circuit in battery supply cable 11 April 2016, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Dbs, Aston Martin Vanquish
R/2017/345 Vehicle may roll away 18 December 2017, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Rapide, Aston Martin Vanquish and others
R/2017/343 Movement of seat may damage battery supply cable 18 December 2017, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Dbs, Aston Martin Vanquish
R/2010/148 Steering may be affected 8 October 2010, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Dbs

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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