Aston Martin DB12 Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Aston Martin DB12 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Avoid | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2024Worst | Avoid | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
3 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Recent Safety Recalls — Aston Martin DB12 (2024–2026)
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DBX707, 2024-2025 DB12, and 2025 Vantage vehicles. The engine oil cooler hose may split during vehicle operation, resulting in a loss of oil and oil pressure.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2024. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-03-1973.
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DB12, 2025 Vantage, and 2025 DBX707 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: The head unit software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-30-2015.
Showing 2 recalls from 2024–2026 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Aston Martin DB12 Reliability
What year DB12 has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Aston Martin DB12 had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 0 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2024 report for specific defects.
Is the Aston Martin DB12 reliable?
The Aston Martin DB12 has accumulated 0 owner-filed complaints and 2 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used DB12.
What are the most common DB12 problems?
Common issues include engine, transmission, and electrical systems.
How do I check if my DB12 has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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