Aston Martin DB9, DBS, Vanquish And 1 More Recall R/2016/082: Risk Of Short-circuit In Battery Supply Cable, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Apr 2016
- Launched
- 691
- vehicles in the UK
- RA-18-0020 & QN-18-0038
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled DB9, DBS, Vanquish and 1 more vehicles built between 8 March 2007 and 14 November 2015. The right fron seat can compress the battery supply cable. The dealer will fit new cable guide to reroute supply cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The right fron seat can compress the battery supply cable. Prolonged occurences coulld cause damage to the insulation and the cable may short out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF SHORT-CIRCUIT IN BATTERY SUPPLY CABLE Defect: On affected vehicles the right fron seat can compress the battery supply cable. Prolonged occurences coulld cause damage to the insulation and the cable may short out Remedy: Fit new cable guide to reroute supply cable. Check condition of supply cable and where necessary reinforce insulation . In rare instances the cable may require replacement.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of short-circuit in battery supply cable.
The Fix
The dealer will fit new cable guide to reroute supply cable.
Are You Affected?
DB9, DBS, Vanquish and 1 more built between 8 March 2007 and 14 November 2015 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 691 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 RA-18-0020 & QN-18-0038 or the DVSA reference R/2016/082. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| VanquishVanquish ESP | Urgent | R/2025/343 | |
| 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/2014/163 on 2 Dec 2014, for seat may overheat. The one launched after it was R/2017/202 on 23 Jun 2017, for transmission can change gear without control from driver. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/082, launched 11 April 2016. 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.