2020 Aston Martin DBS: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2020 Aston Martin DBS at 17 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
17
NHTSA overall rating
—
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.
2020 Aston Martin DBS recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Aston Martin DBS, newest first.
Air bags: Critical fasteners and 1 more component
NHTSA 20V604000Reported 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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2020 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.
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.
2020 Aston Martin DBS crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 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.
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2020 Aston Martin DBS owner complaints
NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2020 Aston Martin DBS received since January 1, 2015.
