Model year 2019 · Minicompact Cars

2019 Aston Martin DBS: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Aston Martin DBS 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 DBS SUPERLEGGERA.

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.

2019 Aston Martin DBS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Aston Martin DBS, 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

NHTSA 19V806000 Reported Nov 12, 2019
Filed by
Aston Martin The Americas (manufacturer recall no. RA-01-1327)
Units affected
17 (estimate)
Problem
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 DB11 Coupe and Volante and 2019 Vantage and DBS Superleggera Coupe vehicles. The locking nut fasteners on the passenger air bag may not be tightened properly.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-866-278-6661. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-1327.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2019 Aston Martin DBS 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.

2019 Aston Martin DBS EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
DBS5.2L 12-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium14/22/17 mpg$4,850522

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.

2019 Aston Martin DBS crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Aston Martin DBS (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.

2019 Aston Martin DBS owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2019 Aston Martin DBS 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 DBS model years

Aston Martin DBS by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2023 DBS17 mpg———
2022 DBS17 mpg———
2021 DBS17 mpg———
2020 DBS17 mpg10—

All Aston Martin DBS years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2019 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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