Aston Martin DBX and DBX S Recall for TPMS Issue
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Aston Martin is recalling certain 2025-2026 DBX and 2026 DBX S vehicles due to a potential failure in the tire pressure monitoring system, which may not warn drivers of underinflated tires.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Aston Martin is recalling certain vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn drivers of underinflated tires. This issue causes the vehicles to not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 2025-2026 Aston Martin DBX and 2026 DBX S vehicles, with a total of 3,273 units affected. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V187000, and the report was received on March 25, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should expect notification letters to be mailed on April 15, 2026. Contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988 for a free software update to the TPMS. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-13-2153, and the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) involved are searchable on NHTSA.gov as of March 25, 2026.
Why This Matters
Underinflated tires increase the risk of a crash, posing a significant safety hazard for drivers and passengers.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Visit NHTSA.gov for more details.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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