QN-18-0036: Modification to the Electrical Connections on the V12 Starter Solenoid

Applies to

DB9 (2004-2016), Vanquish (2012-2018), V12 Vantage (2009-2018), Rapide S (2013-2018), Vantage GT12 (2015-2016 limited series).

Rapide S (2013-2018): The factory header expressly includes Rapide S and Vantage GT12; affected VINs are in the separately published list. Vanquish is 13MY onwards.
Vantage GT12 (2015-2016 limited series): The factory header expressly includes Rapide S and Vantage GT12; affected VINs are in the separately published list. Vanquish is 13MY onwards.

Variants: Vanquish (13 MY onwards), DB9, Rapide S, V12 Vantage, Vantage GT12.

VIN applicability: Refer to the VIN list published on the DCS Portal.

Years beside model names identify production generations, not confirmed affected years. For a specific car, confirm the VIN with Aston Martin or an authorised specialist. Do not assume every vehicle in the model family is affected.

Issue and owner context

This repair is the same as Service Action SA-18-0252. use this Quarantine Notice for vehicles that are not registered and have been given to a customer.

Aston Martin's repair

The original document below contains the factory procedure. Confirm the model variant and VIN before arranging work.

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Sources and evidence

Confirmed factory information

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Factory model field: Vanquish (13 MY onwards), DB9, Rapide S, V12 Vantage, Vantage GT12. Confirm the specified variant and VIN before arranging work.

The original source PDF is preserved unchanged. Catalogue years identify model generations, not a confirmed affected-year or VIN range.

Applicability review (2026-10-07): The factory header expressly includes Rapide S and Vantage GT12; affected VINs are in the separately published list. Vanquish is 13MY onwards.

Aston Martin: QN-18-0036, Modification to the Electrical Connections on the V12 Starter Solenoid.
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