An ordinary bolt sends Aston Martin DBX, DBX707 and DBX S back to the shop

Aston Martin is recalling 1,037 DBX, DBX707 and DBX S crossovers in Japan over a rear suspension bolt that may loosen. Repairs are free.

Aston Martin has announced a recall in Japan covering three versions of its DBX crossover. The campaign includes the DBX, DBX707 and DBX S, produced between 9 September 2020 and 1 September 2025.

A total of 1,037 vehicles are on the list. The problem lies in the rear suspension — specifically, the bolt that secures the link to the lower control arm. Due to a design flaw, the joint ends up less secure than required.

If the car is kept on the road, the connection may loosen or come apart. In that case the vehicle could lose stability, and in the worst case the lower control arm gets damaged and the crossover loses the ability to move. For a heavy, powerful SUV like the DBX707, this is not the kind of fault you can put off until a convenient service visit.

Repairs will be carried out free of charge. All affected cars will have the link bolts replaced with revised versions. The lower control arms will also be inspected and replaced if any damage is found.

According to the company, no reports of failures or accidents have been received so far. But the story shows that even an expensive sports crossover can be tripped up not by electronics or the engine, but by an ordinary piece of suspension hardware.