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2008 Aston Martin Dbs recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Aston Martin Dbs, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 11, 2017report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2008 Aston Martin Dbs recall campaigns

The 2008 Aston Martin Dbs report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 17V795000 dated December 11, 2017.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 17V795000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
December 11, 2017
Potential units
1,953campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.

Why it matters: If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026.

Owner notification: February 8, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Aston Martin The Americas

Component
SEATS
Report received
November 25, 2014
Potential units
7,256campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.

Why it matters: If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.

Owner notification: January 12, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 10V449000

Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
September 28, 2010
Potential units
1,090campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Aston martin is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 db9 coupe, db9 volante, v8 vantage coupe, v8 vantage roadster, and dbs coupe vehicles. the front bottom suspension arm cam bolt could crack along its shank allowing the lower control arm to move.

Why it matters: Movement of the lower control arm will influence the driver's control of the steering of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front suspension lower control arm cam bolts. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 11, 2010. owners may contact aston martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988.

Owner notification: November 11, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: ASTON MARTIN

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2008 Aston Martin Dbs?

The most frequent component groups in 2008 Aston Martin Dbs campaign records are Suspension (1), Seats (1), Electrical System (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Suspension1
Seats1
Electrical System1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2008 Aston Martin Dbs compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 6 model-year reports for the Aston Martin Dbs, spanning 2007–2012; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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