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Aston Martin DB11 buying guide
The DB11 is a 2+2 grand tourer built from 2016 to 2023, first with a twin-turbo 5.2 V12, then also with a Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo 4.0 V8, as a coupé and, from 2017, a Volante.
The versions
- 5.2 twin-turbo V12, 600bhp, from 2016; DB11 AMR, 630bhp, from May 2018
- 4.0 twin-turbo V8 (Mercedes-AMG), 503bhp, from June 2017; 527bhp from July 2021
- Eight-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive (power figures as given in bhp by Auto Express)
- Coupé, and Volante convertible from October 2017
What to check on a DB11
3 model-specific things to look at when you view one. They're a starting point, not the full inspection.
Airbag and tyre pressure recalls
What to look for: Check that the airbag warning light goes out after starting. Ask for evidence that recall work has been done, or have an Aston Martin dealer check the VIN.
Why it matters: Recalls covered tyre pressure monitoring calibration on 628 cars built up to June 2017; the driver's airbag on 1,069 UK cars built up to October 2017, where a steering column clock spring could break and bring on the airbag warning light; passenger airbags not installed correctly on cars built from November 2017 to February 2019; and seat-mounted airbags on some cars built up to May 2019. Most will have been done by now.
Aluminium panel corrosion
What to look for: Look along the edges of the aluminium panels for small bubbles or lifting paint. The bootlid and bumpers are plastic, so concentrate on the metal panels.
Why it matters: The aluminium panels can suffer from localised corrosion, which shows as bubbling paint. Caught early it's a paint repair.
Servicing at 12 months or 10,000 miles
What to look for: Look through the service record for a stamp at least every 12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever came first, with Minor and Major services alternating.
Why it matters: Aston Martin sets the DB11's intervals at 12 months or 10,000 miles, alternating between Minor and Major services, with a bigger service every fifth visit. A complete record on schedule is a sign of a car that's been looked after.
Also in the full guide
- Electrics, starting and air conditioning
- The cold start, test drive and paperwork checks for the exact version you're viewing
The full guide to the DB11
The CrankSight guide walks you round the car on your phone at the viewing, with every check for the exact version you're looking at: what to look for, where to find it, and what anything you find is likely to cost. As you go it builds an assessment of that car, and if you view more than one, it lines them up side by side.
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General points for the model, last checked October 2026. Every car is different, so treat this as a guide to what to look at, not a verdict on any car. CrankSight is independent and has no connection with Aston Martin.