2012 Aston Martin

Rapide

Auto (S6), 12 cyl, 5.9 L

Aston Martin Rapide: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 470
Power to weight: 0.109 hp/lb
Axle ratio: 3.46
Cyl: 12EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 13 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $5,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score: 5/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 198 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width: 76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height: 54 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase: 118 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight: 4,299 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol: 83 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol: 14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 4
Owner complaints: 1
Theft rate: 0.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33%
ENGINE33%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE33%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 3 total.

Aston Martin Rapide: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

29 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

Oct 17, 2022EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALSPL-30-1545
Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit
May 20, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYSPL-10-1520
Compliance with E10 Fuel
Dec 3, 2020EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALSB-30-1282V2
Set up Guide for Data Loggers
Feb 10, 2020ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOTH-19-1368
Crankshaft Sensor - High RPM Test
Sep 18, 2019EQUIPMENTOTH-30-1308
Customer Handover Checklist
May 20, 2019ENGINESPL-03-1261
Recommended Engine Oils for V8 and V12 Naturally Aspirated Engines
Mar 29, 2019EQUIPMENTSPL-30-1257
Welcome to Technical Hub
Feb 28, 2019EQUIPMENTWPL-30-0320V2
Parts return requests PRRs
and 21 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / unlimited mi
Powertrain: 3 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.