Aston Martin Vanquish Recall R/2025/343: Vanquish ESP, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Aug 2025
- Launched
- 111
- vehicles in the UK
- RA-06-2074
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled Vanquish vehicles built between 14 August 2024 and 26 June 2025. Under specific conditions the brake vacuum pump may not generate vacuum reducing brake assistance. The dealer will update ESP (Electronic Stability Program) with modified software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under specific conditions the brake vacuum pump may not generate vacuum reducing brake assistance. This may result in increased stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RA-06-2074 - Vanquish ESP Defect: On affected vehicles under specific conditions the brake vacuum pump may not generate vacuum reducing brake assistance. This may result in increased stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy: Update ESP (Electronic Stability Program) with modified software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in increased stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
The Fix
The dealer will update ESP (Electronic Stability Program) with modified software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Vanquish built between 14 August 2024 and 26 June 2025 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 111 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-06-2074 or the DVSA reference R/2025/343. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB9, DBS, Rapide S, Vanquish and 1 moreVehicle may roll away | Urgent | R/2017/345 | |
| 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 | |
| VanquishPossibility that throttle control may be lost | Low | R/2004/187 | |
| Valkyrie, Valkyrie SpiderReplace the brake master cylinders | Urgent | R/2026/300 |
This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2025/167 on 7 May 2025, for replace the rear fuse box closing panel screws. The one launched after it was R/2026/119 on 6 May 2026, for dBX rear lower arm bolt. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/343, launched 28 August 2025. 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.