Aston Martin DB11 Recall R/2018/023: Inadvertant Airbag Deployment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Jan 2018
- Launched
- 1,069
- vehicles in the UK
- RA-01-1048 / QN-01-1048
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled DB11 vehicles built between 16 November 2015 and 30 October 2017. When combined with a damaged steering column control module clock spring and insufficient grounding of the steering column an electrostatic discharge may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the driver's airbag. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles install a contact bridge and a contact spring that will provide a suitable ground for the steering column. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
When combined with a damaged steering column control module clock spring and insufficient grounding of the steering column an electrostatic discharge may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the driver's airbag. Drivers will be alerted to a potential fault by the airbag warning in the instrument cluster and an additional warning message.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INADVERTANT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT Defect: When combined with a damaged steering column control module clock spring and insufficient grounding of the steering column an electrostatic discharge may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the driver's airbag. Drivers will be alerted to a potential fault by the airbag warning in the instrument cluster and an additional warning message. Remedy: On affected vehicles install a contact bridge and a contact spring that will provide a suitable ground for the steering column.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an inadvertent deployment of the driver's airbag.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles install a contact bridge and a contact spring that will provide a suitable ground for the steering column.
Are You Affected?
DB11 built between 16 November 2015 and 30 October 2017 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 1,069 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-01-1048 / QN-01-1048 or the DVSA reference R/2018/023. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| DB11Tyre pressure monitoring system incorrectly set | Book soon | R/2017/209 | |
| DBX, DBX S, DBX707DBX rear lower arm bolt | Urgent | R/2026/119 | |
| VantageDirectional control may be affected | Book soon | R/2012/112 |
This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2017/345 on 18 Dec 2017, for vehicle may roll away. The one launched after it was R/2019/396 on 19 Nov 2019, for the vehicles may not have had their passenger airbag fixings tightened to the correct…. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/023, launched 23 January 2018. 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.