2025 Aston Martin DB12 V8: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2025 Aston Martin DB12 V8 at 17 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
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
NHTSA lists this vehicle as DB12.
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.
2025 Aston Martin DB12 V8 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 Aston Martin DB12 V8, newest first.
Back over prevention: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 25V001000Reported Jan 2, 2025
Filed by
Aston Martin The Americas (manufacturer recall no. RA-30-2015)
Components
Back over prevention: Software; Back over prevention: Display function
Units affected
1,452 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Oil/lubrication: Pipes, hoses, and fittings
NHTSA 24V712000Reported Sep 24, 2024
Filed by
Aston Martin The Americas (manufacturer recall no. RA-03-1973 )
Units affected
1,095 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A sudden loss of oil and oil pressure could lead to the engine stalling or seizing, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2025 Aston Martin DB12 V8 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.
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.
2025 Aston Martin DB12 V8 crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Aston Martin DB12 V8 (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.
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2025 Aston Martin DB12 V8 owner complaints
NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2025 Aston Martin DB12 V8 received since January 1, 2015.
