2015 Aston Martin DB9Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2015 Aston Martin DB9, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-796 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 1, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Aston Martin DB9 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system20
Exterior lighting20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2015 Aston Martin DB9 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

65%repaired · 2019 Q2

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 17V-796 · Dec 11, 2017 · 3,493 vehicles · 2,261 repaired

Risk. If the park pawl does not engage and the vehicle is stopped on a slope and exited without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2017 Q4

Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 15V-846 · Dec 16, 2015 · 6,076 vehicles · 4,512 repaired

Risk. If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Aston Martin.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other DB9 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the DB9 median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What DB9 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Headlights, not bulbs, failed in both. It is available for inspection. Creates driving hazard for all.The defect has been confirmed by shop and no other inspections at this time. I did communicate with dealer who said they are not covered under any warranty or recall, and acknowledged it is a…
Complaint 11454603 · Mar 1, 2022
Both rear tail light covers are fogging and holding moisture droplets. Right side break light fails intermittently and before long may lead to electrical problems or loss of break light function. Car is just recently out of warranty so I don't anticipate any help from the dealer. The problem is…
Complaint 11424219 · Jul 10, 2021

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