Recall 13V228 covers 689 2012-2014 Aston Martin vehicles with a throttle pedal arm that can break. Repair is free at any franchised Aston Martin dealer.
Aston Martin is recalling 689 2012-2014 DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage Coupe, Dbs, and Rapide vehicles because the throttle pedal arm can break. If it breaks, the engine returns to idle and the driver cannot maintain or increase speed, increasing crash risk; the Aston Martin dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The accelerator pedal in 2012-2014 Aston Martin DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage Coupe, Rapide, and Dbs vehicles is the driver control that tells the engine how much power to deliver. The pedal arm is the physical support between your foot and that throttle request. It needs to stay rigid so pedal movement stays predictable.
In NHTSA campaign 13V228, Aston Martin reported a manufacturing error in the throttle pedal arm. The arm can break, which can leave the accelerator pedal unable to respond as designed. If that happens while driving, the driver loses normal control of engine power through the pedal.
There is no warning sign before failure. A loose, cracked, or abnormal accelerator pedal feel is still reason to contact an Aston Martin dealer before using the vehicle again.
Who's affected?
Spans six Aston Martin models across three model years, all tied to the accelerator pedal.
| 2014 Aston Martin Virage | Accelerator pedal |
|---|---|
| 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | Accelerator pedal |
| 2014 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | Accelerator pedal |
| 2014 Aston Martin Dbs | Accelerator pedal |
| 2013 Aston Martin Dbs | Accelerator pedal |
| 2012 Aston Martin Virage | Accelerator pedal |
| 2013 Aston Martin Virage | Accelerator pedal |
| 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | Accelerator pedal |
| 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | Accelerator pedal |
| 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | Accelerator pedal |
| 2012 Aston Martin Dbs | Accelerator pedal |
| 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | Accelerator pedal |
| 2014 Aston Martin DB9 | Accelerator pedal |
| 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | Accelerator pedal |
| 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | Accelerator pedal |
| 2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | Accelerator pedal |
| 2014 Aston Martin Rapide | Accelerator pedal |
| 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | Accelerator pedal |
| Units affected | 689 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
A broken throttle pedal arm sends the engine back to idle, so the driver loses the ability to maintain or increase speed. That loss of acceleration increases the risk of a crash. If this happens while driving, move out of traffic when safe and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Aston Martin dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2014 Aston Martin Virage, V12 Vantage Coupe, Dbs, Rapide, DB9, or V8 Vantage is included in this recall.
- Confirm the owner notice Aston Martin mailed on July 19, 2013, and ask a franchised Aston Martin dealer whether the throttle-pedal assembly replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 13V228 and Aston Martin recall RA-03-0016 when you call the dealer or Aston Martin customer service.
- Schedule the throttle-pedal assembly replacement that fixes the pedal arm that can break and return the engine to idle.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and keep any repair paperwork for your records.
What happens at the repair
Aston Martin's listed dealer remedy is to replace the throttle pedal assemblies. Once the dealer repair is available, an Aston Martin technician will remove the affected throttle pedal assembly and install the replacement assembly covered by the recall. Parts and labor are free under the recall. The work addresses the manufacturing error that allows the throttle pedal arm to break, so the repair path is the full pedal assembly replacement, not an adjustment to the existing pedal.
Timeline
| May 29, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 19, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V228?
Recall 13V228 covers 689 2012-2014 Aston Martin DB9, Dbs, Rapide, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage Coupe, and Virage vehicles with a throttle pedal arm that can break. If it breaks, the engine returns to idle and the driver cannot maintain or increase engine speed.
What should I do if my 2012-2014 Aston Martin DB9, Dbs, Rapide, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage Coupe, or Virage is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V228. If it is, contact a franchised Aston Martin dealer to schedule replacement of the throttle pedal assembly. Reference Aston Martin recall number RA-03-0016 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and Aston Martin dealers will replace the throttle pedal assembly free of charge. The recall repair began July 19, 2013.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V228?
The risk is loss of throttle control while driving. If the throttle pedal arm breaks, the engine returns to idle, and the driver cannot maintain or increase engine speed. That increases the risk of a crash, especially when merging, passing, or moving with traffic.
What if I bought my Aston Martin used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Aston Martin is included, then call a franchised Aston Martin dealer or Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V228000 |
|---|---|
| Aston Martin customer service | 1-888-923-9988 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V228 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V228000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →