This page covers 2 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Aston Martin Rapide.
15 mpg combined
15.7 L/100km
Subcompact 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 2010 Aston Martin Rapide has 2 recalls, the most serious involving the automatic transmission's park pawl, which can fail to engage when the vehicle is shifted into Park and may roll unexpectedly if left on a slope without the parking brake applied.
The second recall involves the interior door unlocking mechanisms, which can fail to release 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.
