Aston Martin DB11 Recall R/2017/209: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Incorrectly Set, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2017/209, campaign code RA-13-0025. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
13 Jul 2017
Launched
628
vehicles in the UK
RA-13-0025
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Aston Martin recalled DB11 vehicles built between 28 November 2016 and 12 June 2017. The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) on the affected vehicles was calibrated incorrectly and as a result does not illuminate the low tyre pressure warning tell-tale at the required minimum activation pressure. The dealer will recalibrate the TPMS on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) on the affected vehicles was calibrated incorrectly and as a result does not illuminate the low tyre pressure warning tell-tale at the required minimum activation pressure.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INCORRECTLY SET Defect: The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) on the affected vehicles was calibrated incorrectly and as a result does not illuminate the low tyre pressure warning tell-tale at the required minimum activation pressure. Remedy: Recalibrate the TPMS on affected vehicles.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: tyre pressure monitoring system incorrectly set.

The Fix

The dealer will recalibrate the TPMS on affected vehicles.

Are You Affected?

DB11 built between 28 November 2016 and 12 June 2017 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 628 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Aston Martin.
  2. Book with any franchised Aston Martin dealer, quoting the campaign code RA-13-0025 or the DVSA reference R/2017/209. See how to get a Aston Martin recall fixed.
  3. 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/2017/205 on 23 Jun 2017, for hydraulic connector may leak. The one launched after it was R/2017/343 on 18 Dec 2017, for movement of seat may damage battery supply cable. You can also see every Aston Martin recall and all recalls launched in 2017.


Source: DVSA recall R/2017/209, launched 13 July 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.