This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Aston Martin Db9.
15 mpg combined
15.7 L/100km
Minicompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2013 Aston Martin DB9 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a transmission control switch defect that can shift the car into neutral without any driver input, cutting power while underway and raising the risk of a crash.
A related transmission concern involves a communication error between the engine control module and the transmission control module that can prevent the park pawl from engaging when the car is parked. If the driver steps out on a slope without applying the parking brake, the car can roll freely. On the interior hardware side, the door unlocking mechanisms can fail to respond when the car has been locked from outside, potentially trapping an occupant inside the cabin.
At a glance
What can fail
A communication error between the engine and transmission control modules can prevent the transmission park pawl from engaging, which secures the vehicle when parked.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the transmission control module software at no cost to restore proper park pawl engagement.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The interior door unlock mechanism may not work when the vehicle is locked from outside, preventing occupants from unlocking doors from inside.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the software to disable the double locking feature, restoring normal interior door unlock function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission control switch may fail, causing the transmission to shift into neutral without the driver requesting it, which removes engine power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace the faulty transmission control switch with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
