Aston Martin The Americas recall 26V200

Affected vehicles (3)

Component / system

Defect

Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2026 DBX S, 2023-2026 DBX707, and 2021-2024 DBX vehicles. The pin for the torque reaction link may slide out of the rear lower suspension arm, causing the rear lower suspension arm casting to crack or shear.

Risk / consequence

Failure of the rear lower suspension arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, damage the brake line or other suspension components, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Aston Martin will inspect the lower rear suspension arms for cracks, and as necessary, replace the lower rear arms, and replace the bolts for the torque reaction links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2026. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-41-2086. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.

Chronology of events

1. Nov 19, 2019

   1. 19th November 2019 – DD131682 was introduced to change the bolt for the torque reaction link.

2. Jun 16, 2023

   2. 16th June 2023 – During a routine underbody inspection a crack was found on the right side rear lower suspension arm of a vehicle (Italy).

3. Dec 13, 2023

   3. 13th December 2023 – A second vehicle was reported with a crack on the left side rear lower suspension arm during a routine underbody inspection (Germany).

4. May 29, 2024

   4. 29th May 2024 – A vehicle was being driven when the customer heard a noise from the rear of the vehicle and the right side rear suspension immediately failed. The customer lost control of the vehicle and collided with another vehicle (Germany). This prompted an investigation. 5. The Company’s Technical Review Group (TRG) met regularly throughout the investigation. 6. A revised inspection process was introduced with tighter tolerance targets for both the rear torque link pin and rear lower suspension arms during January 2025. 7. A bolt for the rear torque link was introduced in production in August 2025. 8. The Company’s Critical Concerns Review Group (CCRG) met on periodically from 9th December 2025 to assess the nature and scope of potential concerns related the rear lower suspension arm. 9. The CCRG reviewed the technical data and recommended the matter should be reviewed by the Recall Committee. 10. The Recall Committee convened on 13 March 2026 and determined that: a) a potential defect could occur in the relevant vehicle population; b) this defect could lead to a potential safety risk; and c) a voluntary safety recall of all affected vehicles be implemented.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Apr 02, 2026 - May 08, 2026 No Dealers

Owner notification

Apr 02, 2026 - May 29, 2026 Phased Recall