Aston Martin DB9, DBS, ONE77 And 3 More Recall R/2014/163: Seat May Overheat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 8,299
- vehicles in the UK
- RA-01-0019
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled DB9, DBS, ONE77 and 3 more vehicles built between 15 June 2006 and 6 November 2014. The control module for the front heated seats mail fail and when the ignition is switched on allow a permanent feed to the heater element(s). The dealer will fit additional seat heater monitoring modules. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The control module for the front heated seats mail fail and when the ignition is switched on allow a permanent feed to the heater element(s). In this condition it may not be possible to switch off the heater element and over a period of time this may cause a seat to overheat and smouldering to occur. Occupants will notice an inability to switch the seat heater off using the designated switch and over longer periods a higher than normal temperature of the seat squab.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT MAY OVERHEAT Defect: On affected vehicles The control module for the front heated seats mail fail and when the ignition is switched on allow a permanent feed to the heater element(s). In this condition it may not be possible to switch off the heater element and over a period of time this may cause a seat to overheat and smouldering to occur. Occupants will notice an inability to switch the seat heater off using the designated switch and over longer periods a higher than normal temperature of the seat squab. Remedy: Fit additional seat heater monitoring modules. Where necessary seat elements may also be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a seat to overheat and smouldering to occur.
The Fix
The dealer will fit additional seat heater monitoring modules.
Are You Affected?
DB9, DBS, ONE77 and 3 more built between 15 June 2006 and 6 November 2014 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 8,299 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.
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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 RA-01-0019 or the DVSA reference R/2014/163. 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?.
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This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2014/078 on 16 Jul 2014, for intermittent fault with transmission control switches. The one launched after it was R/2016/082 on 11 Apr 2016, for risk of short-circuit in battery supply cable. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/163, launched 2 December 2014. 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.