Aston Martin Db11 reliability
The Aston Martin Db11 fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 4.7% of 1,432 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
4 DVSA recalls for the Aston Martin Db11
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Certain fixings on the front seat air bag may not have been tightened to the correct torque
Certain fixings on the front seat airbag may not have been �tightened� to the correct torque.
Fix: Examine the front seat airbag fixings and if necessary secure the fixings.
Recalled models: DB11 · 20 vehicles
The vehicles may not have had their passenger airbag fixings tightened to the correct torque
Vehicles may not have had their passenger airbag fixings �tightened� to the correct torque specification
Fix: Examine the passenger airbag fixings and if necessary secure the fixings.
Recalled models: DB11 · 15 vehicles
Inadvertant airbag deployment
When combined with a damaged steering column control module clock spring and insufficient grounding of the steering column an electrostatic discharge may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the driver's airbag. Drivers will be alerted to a potential fault by the airbag warning in the instrument cluster and an additional warning message.
Fix: On affected vehicles install a contact bridge and a contact spring that will provide a suitable ground for the steering column.
Recalled models: DB11 · 1,069 vehicles
Tyre pressure monitoring system incorrectly set
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) on the affected vehicles was calibrated incorrectly and as a result does not illuminate the low tyre pressure warning tell-tale at the required minimum activation pressure.
Fix: Recalibrate the TPMS on affected vehicles.
Recalled models: DB11 · 628 vehicles
Checking a Aston Martin Db11 before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.