Vehicle recall R/2014/163

Aston Martin DB9 and others recall: Seat may overheat

DVSA recall R/2014/163 names the Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin Dbs and 3 other models. It was launched 2 December 2014. It covers vehicles built 15 June 2006 to 6 November 2014.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2014/163
Launched: 2 December 2014
Issued by: ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer reference: RA-01-0019
Vehicles: 8,299 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles The control module for the front heated seats mail fail and when the ignition is switched on allow a permanent feed to the heater element(s). In this condition it may not be possible to switch off the heater element and over a period of time this may cause a seat to overheat and smouldering to occur. Occupants will notice an inability to switch the seat heater off using the designated switch and over longer periods a higher than normal temperature of the seat squab.

The fix

Fit additional seat heater monitoring modules. Where necessary seat elements may also be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 8,299.
Model	Built
Aston Martin DB9	15 June 2006 to 6 November 2014
Aston Martin Dbs	15 June 2006 to 6 November 2014
Aston Martin Vantage	15 June 2006 to 6 November 2014
Aston Martin ONE77	15 June 2006 to 6 November 2014
Aston Martin Virage	15 June 2006 to 6 November 2014
Aston Martin Zagato	15 June 2006 to 6 November 2014

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/2014/078 Intermittent fault with transmission control switches 16 July 2014, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Rapide
R/2016/082 Risk of short-circuit in battery supply cable 11 April 2016, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Dbs, Aston Martin Vanquish
R/2013/067 Throttle pedal may fail 29 May 2013, Aston Martin DB9
R/2012/112 Directional control may be affected 12 November 2012, Aston Martin Vantage
R/2017/205 Hydraulic connector may leak 23 June 2017, Aston Martin Vantage
R/2017/204 Hydraulic connector may leak 23 June 2017, Aston Martin Vantage

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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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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