NHTSA Recall 15V846000: Latches/locks/linkages
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,076 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Aston Martin DB9.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V846000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RA-01-0021 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Report received | December 16, 2015 |
| Owner notification | August 10, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V846000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Aston Martin DB9 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Aston Martin DBS | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Aston Martin Rapide | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Aston Martin V12 Zagato | 2012, 2013 |
| Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Aston Martin Vanquish | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Aston Martin Virage | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.