2019 Aston Martin DB11

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

Aston Martin DB11
Pictured: 2018 Aston Martin DB11 V8 Automatic 4.0 Front. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Minicompact Cars
Body styles
DB11
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 5.2L 12-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
20 combined · 18 city / 24 hwy
Length
187.4 in
Curb weight
4,087 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
2 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 20 MPG combined, 13% below the 2019 minicompact car average of 22.9 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2019 Aston Martin DB11 is a minicompact car offered with 2 engines (4.0L 8-cyl turbo and 5.2L 12-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 187 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,087 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway), 13% worse than the 2019 minicompact car average of 22.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,100 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file.

What changed for 2019

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2018 DB11 — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 DB11 →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
DB11187.4 in76.4 in50.4 in110.6 in65.4 / 65.4 in4,087 lb49/51

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
DB11 V84.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive18 / 24 / 20-13%$4,100431
DB11 V125.2L 12-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive15 / 22 / 18-21%$4,550497
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $8,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
22.9 MPG2019 Minicompact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2019 Aston Martin DB11.

Similar 2019 minicompact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2019 Aston Martin DB11 (this car)20 MPGNot rated2
2019 Lamborghini Aventador11 MPGNot rated2
2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast13 MPGNot rated2
2019 Aston Martin Vanquish16 MPGNot rated0
2019 Ferrari GTC4Lusso17 MPGNot rated3
2019 Aston Martin DBS17 MPGNot rated2

Recalls (2)

Air Bags › Critical Fasteners · Oct 2, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V604000 · 21 vehicles

Problem
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017 DB11, 2019 DB11 V8 Volante and DBS Superleggera, 2019-2020 Vantage and 2020 Superleggera Volante vehicles. The front seat air bag fasteners may not have been tightened correctly.
Risk
Loose fasteners can cause the air bag to improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will examine and, if necessary, secure the front seat air bag fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2020. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-1418.
Air Bags · Nov 12, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V806000 · 17 vehicles

Problem
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 DB11 Coupe and Volante and 2019 Vantage and DBS Superleggera Coupe vehicles. The locking nut fasteners on the passenger air bag may not be tightened properly.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-866-278-6661. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-1327.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2019 Aston Martin DB11 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2019 Aston Martin DB11 in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2019 Aston Martin DB11 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Aston Martin DB11. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other DB11 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2023 DB1120187.4 inNot rated00
2022 DB1120187.4 inNot rated00
2021 DB1120187.4 inNot rated00
2020 DB1120187.4 inNot rated00
2018 DB1120187.4 inNot rated20
2017 DB1117187.4 inNot rated30

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Aston Martin. How we calculate this →