Model year 2015 · Minicompact Cars

2015 Aston Martin DB9: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Aston Martin DB9 at 15 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

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Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 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.

2015 Aston Martin DB9 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Aston Martin DB9, newest first.

Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA 17V796000 Reported Dec 11, 2017

Filed by: Aston Martin The Americas (manufacturer recall no. RA-07-0028)
Units affected: 3,493 (estimate)
Problem: Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
Risk: If the park pawl does not engage and the vehicle is stopped on a slope and exited without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Latches/locks/linkages

NHTSA 15V846000 Reported Dec 16, 2015

Filed by: Aston Martin The Americas (manufacturer recall no. RA-01-0021)
Units affected: 6,076 (estimate)
Problem: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2015 Aston Martin DB9 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.

2015 Aston Martin DB9 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
DB9	5.9L 12-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	13/19/15 mpg	$5,500	584

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.

2015 Aston Martin DB9 crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Aston Martin DB9 (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.

2015 Aston Martin DB9 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Aston Martin DB9, most recently on Mar 1, 2022. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Aston Martin DB9 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	2
Exterior lighting	2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

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

Other Aston Martin DB9 model years

Aston Martin DB9 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2016 DB9	15 mpg	1	0	—

All Aston Martin DB9 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Aston Martin models

2015 Aston Martin Rapide 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish 2015 Aston Martin Vantage

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 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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