Safety Recalls of Aston Martin DB7 Vehicles

There have been 6 safety recalls for the Aston Martin DB7. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Aston Martin DB7.

NHTSA Recall #: 96V242000; Nov. 27, 1996

The seat belt warning chime is to remind occupants to fasten their seat belts.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Aston Martin DB7
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Recall Summary: The front seat belt warning chime does not sound with the seat belt unbuckled. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V241000; Nov. 27, 1996

The intended purpose of the test is to provide the owner with a periodic check of the low brake fluid level warning lamp.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Aston Martin DB7
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall Summary: The low brake fluid level warning lamp does not illuminate during the ignition on, bulb test period. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 03V122000; Mar. 26, 2003

This could increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Aston Martin DB7, 2001 Aston Martin DB7, 2002 Aston Martin DB7, 2003 Aston Martin DB7
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Recall Summary: On certain passenger vehicles,the power assisted steering high pressure flexible hose may contact the left hand exhaust manifold. It is possible that the hose may scorch through resulting in a progressive loss of hydraulic fluid and power assistance. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 01V110000; Mar. 30, 2001

Depending on which wires are trapped, the loss of lighting function can vary.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Aston Martin DB7, 1997 Aston Martin DB7, 1998 Aston Martin DB7, 2000 Aston Martin DB7, 2001 Aston Martin DB7, 1996 Aston Martin Vantage, 1997 Aston Martin Vantage, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage, 2000 Aston Martin Vantage, 2001 Aston Martin Vantage, 1996 Aston Martin Volante, 1997 Aston Martin Volante, 1998 Aston Martin Volante, 2000 Aston Martin Volante, 2001 Aston Martin Volante
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: six cylinder and twelve cylinder variants. The steering column lighting switch gear has the potential to trap wires, leading to a partial loss of lighting functionality. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 00V300000; Oct. 3, 2000

If the engine continues to run in this condition, it could result in damage to the exhaust catalyst due to overheating.

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Aston Martin DB7, 2001 Aston Martin DB7
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine can start up on six of the twelve cylinders. This is due to one of the two powertrain control modules not operating with its design specification. This condition will be evident by a lack of engine power and or smoke from the exhaust tail pipe. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Aston Martin DB7 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Mar. 26, 2003   Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 1,145
Mar. 30, 2001   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 3,238
Oct. 3, 2000   Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm) 285
Jan. 18, 2000   Steering:linkages 381
Nov. 27, 1996   Unknown Or Other 173
Nov. 27, 1996   Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices 173


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Aston Martin DB7 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2003 Aston Martin DB7 1
2002 Aston Martin DB7 1
2001 Aston Martin DB7 3
2000 Aston Martin DB7 4
1998 Aston Martin DB7 1
1997 Aston Martin DB7 3
1996 Aston Martin DB7 1