Aston Martin Rapide: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Aston Martin Rapide across 7 model years: 0 owner complaints and 14 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 5.9 L · petrol · 12 cyl 2010–2014
- 6 L · petrol · 12 cyl 2015–2019
- automatic, 6-speed 2010–2014
- automatic, 8-speed 2015–2019
Drive: RWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit
- Compliance with E10 Fuel
- Set up Guide for Data Loggers
- Crankshaft Sensor - High RPM Test
- Procedure for the Bosch engine management system (EMS) to do the variable valve timing (VVT) learn…
- A quantity of Rapide, Rapide S and Lagonda Taraf vehicles have been released from the factory with fuses…
- A quantity of Rapide, Rapide S and Lagonda Taraf vehicles have been released from the factory with fuses…
- A new type of throttle pedal needs an additional support bracket
- Procedure to adjust fuel filler assembly to prevent the door from catching
- The software is now available to let you install the Apple CarPlay feature
- The software is now available to let you install the Apple CarPlay feature
- The software is now available to let you install the Apple CarPlay feature
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- FULL BUILD - REBUILDING A CRASH DAMAGED 2019 ASTON MARTIN VANTAGEamount per author: £35,000
- Accident Repair - Aston Martin DB12 Modell 2024amount per author: 270,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- ASTON MARTIN INSPECTED THE WRECKED 2019 VANTAGE I REBUILT
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.