Aston Martin DB9, DBS, Vantage Recall R/2009/085: Steering Response May Be Incorrect, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Aug 2009
- Launched
- 18
- vehicles in the UK
- SAR013
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled DB9, DBS, Vantage vehicles built between 6 April 2009 and 22 July 2009. During the build process of the subject vehicles a safety critical action to check the torque of the front sub frame assembly bolts was omitted. The dealer will inspect the subject bolts to ascertain whether they have been paint marked to indicate that the torque has been checked during production. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During the build process of the subject vehicles a safety critical action to check the torque of the front sub frame assembly bolts was omitted. Should the situation be ignored the driver would become aware of an unusual steering response.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING RESPONSE MAY BE INCORRECT Defect: It has been identified that during the build process of the subject vehicles a safety critical action to check the torque of the front sub frame assembly bolts was omitted. Should the situation be ignored the driver would become aware of an unusual steering response. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts inspected to ascertain whether they have been paint marked to indicate that the torque has been checked during production. Should this not be the case the bolts will be re-torqued.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering response may be incorrect.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the subject bolts to ascertain whether they have been paint marked to indicate that the torque has been checked during production.
Are You Affected?
DB9, DBS, Vantage built between 6 April 2009 and 22 July 2009 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 18 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 SAR013 or the DVSA reference R/2009/085. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| DB9, DBS, Rapide S, Vanquish and 1 moreVehicle may roll away | Urgent | R/2017/345 | |
| DB9, DBS, Vanquish, VirageMovement of seat may damage battery supply cable | Urgent | R/2017/343 |
This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2006/021 on 8 Feb 2006, for engine may not start. The one launched after it was R/2010/148 on 8 Oct 2010, for steering may be affected. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/085, launched 14 August 2009. 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.