Aston Martin Vantage Recall R/2006/021: Engine May Not Start, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Feb 2006
- Launched
- 125
- vehicles in the UK
- SAR012
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled Vantage vehicles built between 23 May 2005 and 27 October 2005. The engine may not start because the power train to chassis primary earth stud may have intermittent high resistance. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected so the primary earth stud can be moved to a new location and fit a secondary earth strap between the transmission and chassis. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine may not start because the power train to chassis primary earth stud may have intermittent high resistance. This condition may occur when electrical items that draw high current are utilised in which case the electrical path could route through the rear braided hoses causing them to heat up and possibly melt leading to a soft pedalillumination of the brake warning lamp and poor starting.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY NOT START Defect: The engine may not start because the power train to chassis primary earth stud may have intermittent high resistance. This condition may occur when electrical items that draw high current are utilised in which case the electrical path could route through the rear braided hoses causing them to heat up and possibly melt leading to a soft pedalillumination of the brake warning lamp and poor starting. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected so the primary earth stud can be moved to a new location and fit a secondary earth strap between the transmission and chassis.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause them to heat up and possibly melt leading to a soft pedalillumination of the brake warning lamp and poor starting.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected so the primary earth stud can be moved to a new location and fit a secondary earth strap between the transmission and chassis.
Are You Affected?
Vantage built between 23 May 2005 and 27 October 2005 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 125 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Aston Martin, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Aston Martin.
- Book with any franchised Aston Martin dealer, quoting the campaign code SAR012 or the DVSA reference R/2006/021. See how to get a Aston Martin recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB12, DBX707, VantageOil cooler hoses | Low | R/2024/356 | |
| DB11, DBS, VantageCertain fixings on the front seat air bag may not have been tightened to the correct torque | Urgent | R/2020/280 | |
| DB11, DBS, VantageThe vehicles may not have had their passenger airbag fixings tightened to the correct torque | Urgent | R/2019/396 | |
| VantageHydraulic connector may leak | Low | R/2017/205 | |
| VantageHydraulic connector may leak | Low | R/2017/204 |
This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2005/162 on 18 Nov 2005, for automatic transmission parking brake may not engage. The one launched after it was R/2009/085 on 14 Aug 2009, for steering response may be incorrect. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/021, launched 8 February 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.