Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V846000 Reported December 16, 2015

Double-locked doors cannot be opened/fmvss 206

Aston Martin The Americas · N/A · 6,076 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V846000
Manufacturer Campaign
RA-01-0021
Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,076
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 16, 2015
Completion Rate
74.30

Defect Summary

Aston martin lagonda of north america (aston martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 db9, 2010-2012 dbs, 2010-2016 v8 vantage, 2012 virage, 2010-2016 rapide, 2014-2016 vanquish, 2011-2016 v12 vantage, and 2012-2013 v12 zagato vehicles. the affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. as such, these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, "door locks and door retention components."

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. the recall began august 10, 2016. owners may contact aston martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. aston martin's number for this recall is ra-01-0021.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Aston Martin The Americas dealer and reference recall ID 15V846000 or campaign RA-01-0021.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V846000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V846000?

NHTSA recall 15V846000 was issued by Aston Martin The Americas on December 16, 2015. It addresses: Double-locked doors cannot be opened/fmvss 206. The recall affects approximately 6,076 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Aston Martin The Americas dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V846000 or the manufacturer campaign number RA-01-0021. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.