Model year 2016 · Minicompact Cars

2016 Aston Martin DB9: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Aston Martin DB9 at 15 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

15

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.

2016 Aston Martin DB9 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 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

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

2016 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.

2016 Aston Martin DB9 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
DB95.9L 12-cylAutomatic 6-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium13/19/15 mpg$5,500584

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.

2016 Aston Martin DB9 crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 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.

2016 Aston Martin DB9 owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2016 Aston Martin DB9 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 DB9 model years

Aston Martin DB9 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2015 DB915 mpg22—

All Aston Martin DB9 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Aston Martin models

2016 Aston Martin Rapide2016 Aston Martin Vanquish2016 Aston Martin Vantage

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.
  • NHTSA, EPA and DOE do not endorse OpenVIN. Vehicle names identify vehicles only; OpenVIN is not affiliated with Aston Martin.