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Aston Martin · 2013-2018

Rapide S
Known issues.

Verified campaign coverage for this version, with affected build conditions and original sources. Campaign eligibility remains VIN- and market-specific.

1 documented issuesReviewed 2026-10-07
What to watch for

Living with the Rapide S

Ownership snapshot

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

What to watch for

1 issues
01
major severityCost: low

Automatic transmission may shift to neutral

The manufacturer recall identifies a transmission-control circuit board that can cause an unintended shift to neutral. This is specific campaign evidence, not a statement about every Rapide S.

Certain 2014-model-year Rapide S built June 2013–July 2014 with automatic transmission; verify individual VIN.

Driveability
If control or safety behaviour changes, stop using the vehicle and obtain authorised assistance. Do not rely on the absence of a warning to establish campaign completion.
DIY or specialist
Dealer campaign; no owner repair procedure

Early warning signs

  • Unrequested neutral selection
  • Loss of drive while the engine continues to run

Likely root causes

  • A faulty circuit board in the transmission-control switches can trigger neutral without driver input.

Typical cost context

  • The cited US recall summary describes a no-charge dealer remedy for eligible vehicles. Confirm VIN, market and campaign coverage; this is not a price estimate for unrelated repairs.

Prevention

  • Ask an authorised dealer to confirm completion of the circuit-board replacement campaign.
  • Obtain a written VIN campaign-status check and retain confirmation of completed work.

Sources

Severity reflects potential impact, not fault frequency. Diagnosis and regional labour rates affect the final repair cost.

Sources and research

No owner anecdote is presented as a factory-confirmed defect. Technical bulletins are assigned through explicit source evidence rather than family inheritance.

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.

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

Does an empty issue list mean there are no faults?

No. Limited production, reporting gaps and incomplete public documentation can limit the available evidence. Check the individual vehicle and VIN campaign record.

Do the family’s recalls automatically apply?

No. Factory model-year, equipment, transmission and VIN restrictions still apply to each derivative.