NHTSA Recall 18V065000: Air bags: frontal
Aston Martin The Americas reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,027 vehicles. It affects 2017–2018 Aston Martin DB11.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V065000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RA-01-1048 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | January 19, 2018 |
| Owner notification | March 22, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017-2018 DB11 V12 Coupe and DB11 V8 Coupe vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Safety risk
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988.
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 18V065000
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.