6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission Park Lock Problem

Applies to

DB9 (2004-2016), DBS (2007-2012), Vanquish (2012-2018), Rapide (2010-2012), Virage (2011-2012).

VIN applicability: Refer to the.

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

Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.

Aston Martin's repair

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018.

Factory document

Sources and evidence

Confirmed factory information

The document record below was checked against the named source. Aston Martin is the publisher of the factory document.

Factory model field: DB9, DBS, Virage, Rapide, Vanquish. 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 document identifies DB9, DBS, Virage, Rapide and Vanquish using six-speed Touchtronic II. It is not a campaign for every eight-speed Rapide S or every Vanquish generation. Check the attached VIN list.

• Aston Martin: RA-07-0028, 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission Park Lock Problem.
• Original source document ↗

Aston.club summary

This page summarises the document's owner-facing relevance. Use the preserved source for its full applicability, repair procedure, and limitations.