Vehicle recall R/2017/202

Aston Martin Vantage recall: Transmission can change gear without control from driver

DVSA recall R/2017/202 names the Aston Martin Vantage. It was launched 23 June 2017. It covers vehicles built 23 July 2010 to 15 August 2012.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/202
Launched: 23 June 2017
Issued by: ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer reference: RA--7-0022
Vehicles: 290 across the lines below

What can go wrong

As part of a software update the stored adjustment settings for the automatic clutch were not deleted and re-taught. These stored settings are incompatible with the updated software and can result in incorrect operation in certain circumstances. This may adversely affect gear changes including uncommanded selection of neutral. If neutral is selected manual gear selection will be available.

The fix

On affected vehicles the clutch software will be re-installed and the system re-taught.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Aston Martin Vantage	23 July 2010 to 15 August 2012	290

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Other recalls for these models

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
R/2019/396 The vehicles may not have had their passenger airbag fixings tightened to the correct torque 19 November 2019, Aston Martin DB11, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin Dbs
R/2014/163 Seat may overheat 2 December 2014, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin Dbs
R/2020/280 Certain fixings on the front seat air bag may not have been tightened to the correct torque 12 October 2020, Aston Martin DB11, Aston Martin Dbs, Aston Martin Vantage
R/2012/112 Directional control may be affected 12 November 2012, 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.

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