Aston Martin Vantage Recall R/2017/205: Hydraulic Connector May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Jun 2017
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- RA-07-0024
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled Vantage vehicles built between 19 September 2011 and 26 October 2011. A hydraulic connector may fail and cause a transmission oil leak. The dealer will install add a support bracket which to hold the pipe securely in position and prevent movement of the assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A hydraulic connector may fail and cause a transmission oil leak. This may have an adverse effect on gear selection.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HYDRAULIC CONNECTOR MAY LEAK Defect: A hydraulic connector may fail and cause a transmission oil leak. This may have an adverse effect on gear selection. Remedy: Add a support bracket which will be installed to hold the pipe securely in position and prevent movement of the assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: hydraulic connector may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will install add a support bracket which to hold the pipe securely in position and prevent movement of the assembly.
Are You Affected?
Vantage built between 19 September 2011 and 26 October 2011 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 10 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-07-0024 or the DVSA reference R/2017/205. 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/2017/204 | |
| VantageTransmission can change gear without control from driver | Low | R/2017/202 |
This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2017/204 on 23 Jun 2017, for hydraulic connector may leak. The one launched after it was R/2017/209 on 13 Jul 2017, for tyre pressure monitoring system incorrectly set. You can also see every Aston Martin recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/205, 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.