The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V532000·Announced 2025-08-20

Aston Martin Recalls 2025 Vanquish for Brake Assist Software Defect

Aston Martin is recalling 2025 Vanquish vehicles because a vacuum pump defect may cause loss of power brake assist, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Aston Martin The Americas is recalling certain 2025 Vanquish vehicles due to a defect in the vacuum pump. The pump may fail to generate vacuum, which results in a loss of power brake assist and decreased brake function.

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 178 vehicles.

Aston Martin will update the ESP software for all affected vehicles free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2025. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-06-2074.

The recalled product

Product
ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH
Brand
ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
178

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VANQUISH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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