2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe recalls and problems
The 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Aston Martin dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe recalls
Recall 15V-846: Latches/Locks/Linkages
Problem: 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."
Risk: If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
Recall 14V-753: Seats
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 13V-228: Vehicle Speed Control
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the throttle pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies. The recall began July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0016.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe: 15V-846 (latches/locks/linkages), 14V-753 (seats), 13V-228 (vehicle speed control). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Aston Martin recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Aston Martin dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.