Aston Martin Vantage Recall R/2017/202: Transmission Can Change Gear Without Control From Driver, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Jun 2017
- Launched
- 290
- vehicles in the UK
- RA--7-0022
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled Vantage vehicles built between 23 July 2010 and 15 August 2012. As part of a software update the stored adjustment settings for the automatic clutch were not deleted and re-taught. The recall notice describes the fix as: the clutch software will be re-installed and the system re-taught. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As part of a software update the stored adjustment settings for the automatic clutch were not deleted and re-taught. These stored settings are incompatible with the updated software and can result in incorrect operation in certain circumstances. This may adversely affect gear changes including uncommanded selection of neutral. If neutral is selected manual gear selection will be available.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TRANSMISSION CAN CHANGE GEAR WITHOUT CONTROL FROM DRIVER Defect: As part of a software update the stored adjustment settings for the automatic clutch were not deleted and re-taught. These stored settings are incompatible with the updated software and can result in incorrect operation in certain circumstances. This may adversely affect gear changes including uncommanded selection of neutral. If neutral is selected manual gear selection will be available. Remedy: On affected vehicles the clutch software will be re-installed and the system re-taught.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in incorrect operation in certain circumstances.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the clutch software will be re-installed and the system re-taught. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Vantage built between 23 July 2010 and 15 August 2012 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 290 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--7-0022 or the DVSA reference R/2017/202. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2016/082 on 11 Apr 2016, for risk of short-circuit in battery supply cable. The one launched after it was R/2017/204 on 23 Jun 2017, for hydraulic connector may leak. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/202, launched 23 June 2017. 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.