by British automaker Aston Martin has announced two new recalls affecting over five thousand vehicles. Both campaigns involve the popular DBX crossover.
Serious Suspension Problem
The first campaign covers 3937 vehicles, including DBX models from 2021-2024, DBX 707 from 2023-2026, and DBX S from 2026. The issue lies in a toe link pin that may slip out of the rear lower suspension arm, leading to its cracking or complete failure.
The problem dates back to the crossover’s development stage when the company decided to use a bolt with a smaller shank diameter.
This change, made back in November 2019, could have led to the pin loosening. As a result, the rear lower suspension arm could fail under extreme conditions.
The first crack in the arm was detected on a vehicle in Italy in 2023. A few months later, a similar problem was found on a DBX in Germany. However, the most alarming case was an incident in May 2024 in Germany.
A customer heard a noise from the rear of the car, after which the right rear suspension failed instantly. The driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with another vehicle.
This accident prompted an investigation, which revealed that the collision was a consequence of damage to the brake hoses due to suspension failure. This led to the recall announcement.
As part of the campaign, technicians will inspect the rear lower suspension arms for cracks and replace them if necessary. The bolts will also be replaced with parts featuring a larger shank diameter. So far, the manufacturer reports only the three aforementioned cases from a global fleet of 13,719 vehicles.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Malfunction
The second recall concerns a problematic tire pressure monitoring system on DBX 2025-2026 models and DBX S 2026 models. The government states that 1,091 crossovers do not comply with federal safety standards because their tire pressure warning light may not illuminate properly.
The problem is technically complex but essentially boils down to an incorrect system coding configuration. Because of this, the system may ignore slow air loss but work during major punctures.
Since this is a software issue, it can be resolved in approximately 12 minutes via an update. However, this cannot be done “over the air,” so owners will have to visit a dealership.
Such recalls, especially those involving critical safety systems like suspension or tire condition monitoring, always attract close attention from regulators and customers. For Aston Martin, which is actively developing its SUV lineup, a prompt response to such incidents is crucial for maintaining its reputation. It is important that the manufacturer already has a clear plan to rectify the defects, which will minimize inconvenience for owners and prevent further incidents. The success of these campaigns will depend on the effectiveness of communication with customers and the speed of carrying out the necessary work at service centers.
