Aston Martin DB9, DBS, Rapide S And 2 More Recall R/2017/345: Vehicle May Roll Away, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Dec 2017
- Launched
- 3,849
- vehicles in the UK
- RA-07-0028 and QN-07-0082
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled DB9, DBS, Rapide S and 2 more vehicles built between 18 December 2007 and 11 January 2017. Due to a communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) software and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) the transmission park pawl may not engage. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles update the software for the Transmission Control Module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) software and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) the transmission park pawl may not engage. In certain circumstances such as when the park brake is not applied the vehicle may roll away.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY Defect: Due to a communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) software and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) the transmission park pawl may not engage. In certain circumstances such as when the park brake is not applied the vehicle may roll away. Remedy: On affected vehicles update the software for the Transmission Control Module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle may roll away.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles update the software for the Transmission Control Module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
DB9, DBS, Rapide S and 2 more built between 18 December 2007 and 11 January 2017 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 3,849 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-07-0028 and QN-07-0082 or the DVSA reference R/2017/345. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, Vanquish, VirageMovement of seat may damage battery supply cable | Urgent | R/2017/343 | |
| DB9, DBS, Vanquish, VirageRisk of short-circuit in battery supply cable | Urgent | R/2016/082 |
This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2017/343 on 18 Dec 2017, for movement of seat may damage battery supply cable. The one launched after it was R/2018/023 on 23 Jan 2018, for inadvertant airbag deployment. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/345, launched 18 December 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.