UK Vehicle Recall Check
Aston Martin is one of Britain's most iconic luxury sports-car brands, built in Gaydon and St Athan. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file for your Vantage, DB, DBS or DBX.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Aston Martin has issued a number of UK safety recalls in recent years, with notable campaigns covering fuel-system and electrical items on Vantage, DB11 and DBS, plus selected DBX SUV programmes including transmission and brake-system items. Aston Martin honours every safety recall free of charge through its UK Dealer network — and because Aston Martins are often kept for many years and trade hands carefully through specialists, a quick check is worth running on any used example to make sure nothing has slipped through.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Aston Martin? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Aston Martin, including the Vantage, DB9, DB11, DB12, DBS, DBS Superleggera, DBX, DBX707, Rapide, Vanquish, Cygnet, Valkyrie and Valhalla. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Selected transmission and brake-system campaigns on early DBX SUVs, addressed via a free dealer workshop visit.
Fuel-pump and fuel-line campaigns on selected Mercedes-AMG-sourced V8 and in-house V12 models, addressing a possible fuel-leak risk.
Selected electrical and software campaigns on early DB11 and new-generation Vantage models, addressed via a free dealer reflash.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Aston Martin safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | DBX707 | DBX Rear Lower Arm Bolt |
| May 2026 | DBX | DBX Rear Lower Arm Bolt |
| May 2026 | DBX S | DBX Rear Lower Arm Bolt |
| Aug 2025 | VANQUISH | RA-06-2074 –Vanquish ESP |
| May 2025 | Valkyrie Coupe | RA-18-2044 Replace the Rear Fuse Box Closing Panel Screws |
| May 2025 | Valkyrie Spider | RA-18-2044 Replace the Rear Fuse Box Closing Panel Screws |
| Sept 2024 | VANTAGE | RA-03-1973 – Oil Cooler Hoses |
| Sept 2024 | DBX707 | RA-03-1973 – Oil Cooler Hoses |
| Sept 2024 | DB12 | RA-03-1973 – Oil Cooler Hoses |
| Apr 2024 | DBX707 | RA-03-1926– DBX707 Oil Cooler Hoses |
| Oct 2020 | DB11 | CERTAIN FIXINGS ON THE FRONT SEAT AIR BAG MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE |
| Oct 2020 | DBS | CERTAIN FIXINGS ON THE FRONT SEAT AIR BAG MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE |
| Oct 2020 | VANTAGE | CERTAIN FIXINGS ON THE FRONT SEAT AIR BAG MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE |
| Nov 2019 | DBS | THE VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD THEIR PASSENGER AIRBAG FIXINGS TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE |
| Nov 2019 | VANTAGE | THE VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD THEIR PASSENGER AIRBAG FIXINGS TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE |
| Nov 2019 | DB11 | THE VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD THEIR PASSENGER AIRBAG FIXINGS TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE |
| Jan 2018 | DB11 | INADVERTANT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT |
| Dec 2017 | VIRAGE | MOVEMENT OF SEAT MAY DAMAGE BATTERY SUPPLY CABLE |
| Dec 2017 | RAPIDE S | VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY |
| Dec 2017 | DB9 | VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY |
Every Aston Martin check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Aston Martin Vantage
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Aston Martin Vantage
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Aston Martin vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Coverage depends on whether DVSA and SMMT have data for the VIN. Limited-edition track or hypercar models often have a very small UK parc and may show as "Unknown" in our check — in that case the report links to Aston Martin's official recall portal so you can confirm directly with the factory or your dealer.
Recall campaigns are issued against the VIN of the registered vehicle, so a UK-registered Aston Martin will show under Aston Martin recall data even where it shares an engine or components with a Mercedes-AMG. If a specific shared component is recalled, Aston Martin will issue its own VIN-specific campaign.
Yes. Older Aston Martins have had a small number of safety campaigns over the years (airbag, fuel-system, electrical), and recall letters from the late 2000s rarely reach the current keeper through several private hands. Manufacturers fix safety recalls free of charge regardless of vehicle age.
Aston Martin maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.