Model year 2017 · Minicompact Cars

2017 Aston Martin DB11: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Aston Martin DB11 at 17 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

3

EPA combined mpg

17

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Aston Martin dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Aston Martin DB11 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Aston Martin DB11, newest first.

Air bags: Critical fasteners and 1 more component

NHTSA 20V604000 Reported Oct 2, 2020
Filed by
Aston Martin The Americas (manufacturer recall no. RA-01-1418)
Components
Air bags: Critical fasteners; Air bags
Units affected
21 (estimate)
Problem
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017 DB11, 2019 DB11 V8 Volante and DBS Superleggera, 2019-2020 Vantage and 2020 Superleggera Volante vehicles. The front seat air bag fasteners may not have been tightened correctly.
Risk
Loose fasteners can cause the air bag to improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will examine and, if necessary, secure the front seat air bag fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2020. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-1418.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Frontal

NHTSA 18V065000 Reported Jan 19, 2018
Filed by
Aston Martin The Americas (manufacturer recall no. RA-01-1048)
Units affected
1,027 (estimate)
Problem
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017-2018 DB11 V12 Coupe and DB11 V8 Coupe vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Risk
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Tires: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

NHTSA 17V411000 Reported Jun 29, 2017
Filed by
Aston Martin The Americas (manufacturer recall no. RA-13-0025)
Units affected
319 (estimate)
Problem
Aston Martin the Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017 DB11 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may be incorrectly calibrated, resulting in the low tire pressure warning tell-tale not illuminating at the required minimum activation pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk
If the driver is not warned that a tire is under-inflated, continued use may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-13-0025.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Aston Martin DB11 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Aston Martin DB11 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
DB11 V125.2L 12-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium15/21/17 mpg$4,850497

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Aston Martin DB11 crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Aston Martin DB11 (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Aston Martin DB11 owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2017 Aston Martin DB11 received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Aston Martin DB11 model years

Aston Martin DB11 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2023 DB1117–20 mpg———
2022 DB1117–20 mpg———
2021 DB1118–20 mpg———
2020 DB1118–20 mpg———
2019 DB1118–20 mpg20—
2018 DB1117–20 mpg20—

All Aston Martin DB11 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Aston Martin models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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