Aston Martin · 2010-2012
Rapide
Known issues.
Verified campaign coverage for this version, with affected build conditions and original sources. Campaign eligibility remains VIN- and market-specific.
What to watch forLiving with the Rapide
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
2 issues01Touchtronic II park-lock software campaign
An ECM/TCM communication error can hold the transmission park pawl out and permit the car to roll from its parked position under the conditions listed in the factory action.
Certain 2010–2015-model-year Rapide vehicles in the official US summary, equipped with six-speed Touchtronic II. The factory action gives manufacturing windows and an attached VIN list; verify the individual car.
Touchtronic II park-lock software campaign
An ECM/TCM communication error can hold the transmission park pawl out and permit the car to roll from its parked position under the conditions listed in the factory action.
Certain 2010–2015-model-year Rapide vehicles in the official US summary, equipped with six-speed Touchtronic II. The factory action gives manufacturing windows and an attached VIN list; verify the individual car.
- 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
- Campaign may be outstanding without a dashboard warning
- Unexpected movement from a parked position
Likely root causes
- Communication between the engine and transmission control modules can prevent the park pawl from engaging.
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
- Arrange the applicable dealer TCM update. Follow the handbook parking procedure, including selecting Park and applying the parking brake.
- Obtain a written VIN campaign-status check and retain confirmation of completed work.
Sources
- RA-07-0028: 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission Park Lock Problem — Aston Martin; checked 2026-10-07.
- RA-07-0028: 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission Park Lock Problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; checked 2026-10-07.
02Double-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.
Certain 2010–2016 Rapide/Rapide S vehicles in the official US report. This entry concerns the original Rapide; verify VIN and market.
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.
Certain 2010–2016 Rapide/Rapide S vehicles in the official US report. This entry concerns the original Rapide; verify VIN and market.
- 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
- Door release does not unlock a vehicle locked from outside
- The VIN’s campaign completion is not documented
Likely root causes
- The double-locking feature on the affected build specification can prevent release from inside.
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
- Confirm completion of the dealer software update that disables double locking where the campaign applies.
- Obtain a written VIN campaign-status check and retain confirmation of completed work.
Sources
- RA-01-0021: Double-Locked Doors cannot be Opened/FMVSS 206 — NHTSA manufacturer recall report; checked 2026-10-07.
- RA-01-0021: Double-Locked Doors cannot be Opened/FMVSS 206 — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; checked 2026-10-07.
No matching issues
Try a different symptom or severity.
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.
- Rapide specification and model history — Aston Martin. Checked .
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.