Aston Martin · 2012-2013
V12 Zagato
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 V12 Zagato
Ownership snapshot
Verify the road-car build record, carbon/aluminium body condition and model-specific brake-hose alignment guidance. Do not use race-car or Vanquish Zagato specifications.
What to watch for
1 issues01Double-locking interior-door release campaign
On affected cars, locking from outside can leave the interior door-unlocking mechanism unable to release the door. The report concerns door-retention compliance, not every possible door fault.
Certain 2012–2013 road-going V12 Zagato vehicles in the official US report; non-sequential VINs and market eligibility must be checked.
Double-locking interior-door release campaign
On affected cars, locking from outside can leave the interior door-unlocking mechanism unable to release the door. The report concerns door-retention compliance, not every possible door fault.
Certain 2012–2013 road-going V12 Zagato vehicles in the official US report; non-sequential VINs and market eligibility must be checked.
- 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
- Interior release does not unlock a vehicle locked from outside
- Campaign history is missing or unconfirmed
Likely root causes
- The installed double-locking function can prevent release from inside on affected vehicles.
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 the software campaign that disables the double-locking function for eligible cars.
- 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.
- V12 Zagato 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.