2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE
The 2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM), LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Aston Martin The Americas for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE, potentially affecting up to 15,259 vehicles.
Recall 17V796000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
| 3,493 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the park pawl does not engage and the vehicle is stopped on a slope and exited without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 15V846000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
| 6,076 vehicles affected
Defect: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these...
Consequence: If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this...
View full details →Recall 14V010000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 5,001 vehicles affected
Defect: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
Consequence: If the accelerator pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes...
View full details →Recall 13V228000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 689 vehicles affected
Defect: Aston Martin is recalling certain model year DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, and Rapide vehicles manufactured from May 14, 2012, through April 10, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the throttle pedal arm may break.
Consequence: If the throttle pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies. The recall began July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0016.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact used a handheld diagnostic machine to retrieve a DTC for a minor fuel vapor leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as an overheated terminal at the connector at the top of the fuel tank. The contact was informed that the fuel tank cap, electrical wires, and connectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact used a handheld diagnostic machine to retrieve a DTC for a minor fuel vapor leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as an overheated terminal at the connector at the top of the fuel tank. The contact was informed that the fuel tank cap, electrical wires, and connectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact used a handheld diagnostic machine to retrieve a DTC for a minor fuel vapor leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as an overheated terminal at the connector at the top of the fuel tank. The contact was informed that the fuel tank cap, electrical wires, and connectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Safety Rating for the 2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE
Aston Martin The Americas has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SPL-30-1017 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Reminder to do OBD In-use Monitoring with AMDS.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE
- 2010 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE — 0 complaints
- 2011 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE — 0 complaints
- 2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE (current)
- 2013 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE — 0 complaints
- 2014 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE — 0 complaints
- 2015 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE — 0 complaints
- 2016 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE — 0 complaints
- 2017 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE — 0 complaints
Other ASTON MARTIN Models
- ASTON MARTIN DB9 — 14 total complaints
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE — 14 total complaints
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE S — 13 total complaints
- ASTON MARTIN DB7 — 4 total complaints
- ASTON MARTIN V8 — 3 total complaints
- ASTON MARTIN DBX — 2 total complaints
- ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE — 2 total complaints
- ASTON MARTIN DBX707 — 1 total complaint