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Aston Martin Rapide S

2013 – 2018

  • 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12

The full-height grille identifies Rapide S.

Ownership overview

Check all four door mechanisms, rear-seat access and the exact Touchtronic transmission version. Recall and bulletin eligibility requires a VIN check.

Best fit
Four-door fastback road use
Big risk area
Correct generation, build specification and campaign eligibility

The full-height grille identifies Rapide S. Earlier cars use Touchtronic II; the 2015-model-year update introduced eight-speed Touchtronic III. Confirm the actual build year. Check all four door mechanisms, rear-seat access and the exact Touchtronic transmission version. Recall and bulletin eligibility requires a VIN check.

Engines and variants

Engines: 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12.

Key variants: Four-door fastback.

Ownership mood Exact factory version matters
DIY ceiling Handbook owner checks; specialist servicing

Model family: Aston Martin Rapide (2010-2012).

Best use cases

  • Four-seat road touring

Strengths

  • The full-height grille identifies Rapide S. Earlier cars use Touchtronic II; the 2015-model-year update introduced eight-speed Touchtronic III. Confirm the actual build year.
  • Four-door fastback body with 5.9-litre naturally aspirated v12

What to watch

  • Check all four door mechanisms, rear-seat access and the exact Touchtronic transmission version. Recall and bulletin eligibility requires a VIN check.
  • Confirm the vehicle’s factory build record, market and current VIN campaign status; catalogue years alone do not establish applicability.
Aston Martin Rapide S Known IssuesVerified campaign coverage for this version, with affected build conditions and original sources. Campaign eligibility remains VIN- and market-specific.9 technical bulletinsFactory documents and service actions relevant to this model.Aston Martin Rapide S Maintenance ScheduleSourced routine service intervals for the 2017 Rapide S handbook. Confirm updates, market and individual build applicability with the dealer.

Sources and research

Manufacturer specifications and specialist model histories are cited individually. They establish identity, not fault frequency, maintenance intervals or the condition of a particular vehicle. Confirm exact year, market, equipment and VIN with an authorised specialist.

Shared resources from Rapide

Parent-model reference. Applicability to this edition has not been verified.

Identify original Rapide or Rapide S engine and six- or eight-speed transmission. Campaign production windows and VIN lists must be checked. The full-height grille identifies Rapide S. Earlier cars use Touchtronic II; the 2015-model-year update introduced eight-speed Touchtronic III. Confirm the actual build year.

Maintenance reference

Aston Martin Rapide Maintenance Schedule

Sourced routine service intervals for the models explicitly named in the July 2012 factory maintenance worksheet. Confirm updates, market and individual build applicability with the dealer.

Keep using this edition’s guidance. Check the exact handbook and VIN before applying parent-model intervals.

Known-issue references

  • Double-locking interior-door release campaign

    The factory report identifies an interior-door unlocking mechanism that may not function after the vehicle has been locked from outside.

    Parent coverage: Certain 2010–2016 Rapide/Rapide S vehicles in the official US report. This entry concerns the original Rapide; verify VIN and market.

Frequently asked questions

Which version does this guide cover?

Aston Martin Rapide S, 2013-2018, Four-door fastback. The full-height grille identifies Rapide S. Earlier cars use Touchtronic II; the 2015-model-year update introduced eight-speed Touchtronic III. Confirm the actual build year.

Can I use the model family’s workshop procedures?

Only when the procedure expressly covers this exact vehicle, year and equipment. A parent-page link is not confirmation of mechanical or campaign applicability.