Recall 20V784 affects 151 2021 Aston Martin Dbx SUVs for missing headliner foam blocks. Repair is free at any franchised Aston Martin dealer.
Aston Martin is recalling 151 2021 Dbx SUVs because they were built without headliner foam blocks required for interior-impact protection. Missing foam blocks increase injury risk for unbelted occupants in a crash, and Aston Martin dealers will install the foam blocks free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The headliner foam blocks in the 2021 Aston Martin Dbx are energy-absorbing pieces installed behind the ceiling trim. Their job is to help the interior roof area meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 for occupant protection in an interior impact. They are part of the structure above the cabin, not a comfort or appearance part.
On affected Dbx SUVs, the headliner panel was assembled incorrectly at the plant without those foam blocks. Without the blocks in place, one tested impact location did not meet the required target. Aston Martin traced the issue to the manufacturing process for the headliner assembly.
The warning listed for owners is a front seat belt alert. If an occupied front seat is detected while the vehicle is moving and the belt is not fastened, a message displays in the instrument cluster and an audible warning sounds. The missing foam blocks sit behind the headliner, so an owner cannot confirm this recall by looking at the cabin trim alone.
Who's affected?
| 2021 Aston Martin Dbx | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 151 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Missing headliner foam blocks increase the risk of injury to unbelted occupants in a crash. Keep every occupant belted, treat any seat belt warning as a reason to stop and check the buckle, and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Aston Martin dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Aston Martin Dbx is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Aston Martin dealer to schedule the free headliner foam block installation that adds the missing interior-impact padding.
- Reference recall number 20V784 and Aston Martin recall RA-30-1471 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice to the dealer if you received one.
- Use seat belts for every trip until the repair is complete, because the missing foam blocks increase injury risk for unbelted occupants in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Aston Martin technician installs the missing headliner foam blocks so the interior roof area matches the recall repair. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Aston Martin has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for the same repair before the recall work was performed. Keep any invoices or repair paperwork and ask Aston Martin customer service or the service desk how to submit documented expenses.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 16, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 17, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| December 17, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 15, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 31, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V784?
Recall 20V784 covers 151 2021 Aston Martin Dbx vehicles built without required headliner foam blocks. Without those foam blocks, the vehicles do not meet FMVSS 201 for occupant protection in interior impact, and unbelted occupants face a higher injury risk in a crash. Aston Martin dealers install the foam blocks for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Aston Martin Dbx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 20V784. If it is, contact a franchised Aston Martin dealer to schedule installation of the missing headliner foam blocks. Reference recall number RA-30-1471 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects and compliance failures at no cost to owners. Aston Martin dealers will install the missing headliner foam blocks free of charge at any franchised Aston Martin dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 20V784?
The safety risk is higher injury risk for unbelted occupants in a crash. The affected Dbx vehicles were built without headliner foam blocks required for interior-impact protection. The repair adds those foam blocks so the ceiling area meets the required occupant-protection standard.
What if I bought my Aston Martin Dbx used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Dbx is included, then call a franchised Aston Martin dealer and reference recall RA-30-1471.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V784000 |
|---|---|
| Aston Martin customer service | 1-888-923-9988 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V784 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V784000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →