The open Superleggera has its own aerodynamic treatment and folding roof; it is distinct from the earlier naturally aspirated DBS Volante.
Ownership overview
Confirm the particular Superleggera/770/coachbuilt build specification and campaign history. Carbon body and brake work needs model-specific instructions. Inspect the folding roof, seals and drainage with the correct handbook; do not force a roof that reports a fault.
Best fit
Volante road use
Big risk area
Correct generation, build specification and campaign eligibility
The open Superleggera has its own aerodynamic treatment and folding roof; it is distinct from the earlier naturally aspirated DBS Volante. Confirm the particular Superleggera/770/coachbuilt build specification and campaign history. Carbon body and brake work needs model-specific instructions. Inspect the folding roof, seals and drainage with the correct handbook; do not force a roof that reports a fault.
Open-top road touring with the correct weather and storage precautions
Strengths
The open Superleggera has its own aerodynamic treatment and folding roof; it is distinct from the earlier naturally aspirated DBS Volante.
Volante body with 5.2-litre twin-turbo v12
What to watch
Confirm the particular Superleggera/770/coachbuilt build specification and campaign history. Carbon body and brake work needs model-specific instructions. Inspect the folding roof, seals and drainage with the correct handbook; do not force a roof that reports a fault.
Confirm the vehicle’s factory build record, market and current VIN campaign status; catalogue years alone do not establish applicability.
The sources below were checked on the dates shown. They support what this page says about the car. They do not show how often a fault occurs, or the condition of one particular vehicle. Where a build year, production total or service figure is still uncertain, confirm it against the factory record and the VIN.
Parent-model reference. Applicability to this edition has not been verified.
Confirm the twin-turbo V12 build, brake package and equipment. Ultimate and coachbuilt editions have their own chassis and body specifications. The open Superleggera has its own aerodynamic treatment and folding roof; it is distinct from the earlier naturally aspirated DBS Volante.
The DBS Superleggera benefits from modern Aston service discipline: annual oil service, careful battery management, and frequent tyre and brake checks. Performance and vehicle weight make consumables a real maintenance item, not an afterthought.
Keep using this edition’s guidance. Check the exact handbook and VIN before applying parent-model intervals.
Battery care is one of the most useful ownership skills on any modern Aston Martin. Whether you are replacing the battery or simply setting up a tender routine, the goal is stable voltage and fewer false faults.
Brake fluid age matters on every Aston Martin, and especially on the heavier or faster models. A fluid change is simple in principle, but it should only be attempted if you can guarantee a clean process and a firm pedal afterwards.
Regular brake inspection is one of the simplest ways to prevent expensive Aston Martin running-cost surprises. This guide focuses on safe visual checks, wear patterns, and when inspection should turn into a specialist visit.
Treat the DBS Superleggera oil service as a careful, exact-spec maintenance job. Turbocharged performance engines reward clean procedure and punish guesswork.
Repeated flat batteries on an Aston Martin are often caused by a tired battery or low-use pattern rather than a dramatic parasitic drain. Start by proving the battery and charging system before hunting for obscure faults.
A check engine light on an Aston Martin can mean anything from a minor sensor complaint to a drivability issue that should not be ignored. The smart move is to read the codes, then interpret them in the context of voltage, service history, and how the car is being used.
Misfire complaints on Aston Martin cars usually start with ignition service items, low voltage, or age-related air and vacuum issues. The risk rises quickly if the warning light flashes or the engine is obviously shaking.
If an Aston Martin starts running hotter than normal, the safest assumption is that something real has changed. Cooling-system issues are rarely made cheaper by continuing to drive and hoping they settle down.
Steering shake or pedal pulse under braking is usually a brake-condition problem before it is a mysterious chassis issue. The question is whether the root cause is deposits, wear, heat, or suspension support.
VIN restriction: Confirm the VIN, model variant and applicable procedure with Aston Martin; a catalogue model link does not mean every vehicle is affected
Factory model field: DB11, Vantage, DBS Superleggera. Confirm the specified variant and VIN before arranging work.
The original source PDF is preserved unchanged. The years shown identify model generations, not a confirmed affected-year or VIN range.
VIN restriction: Confirm the VIN, model variant and applicable procedure with Aston Martin; a catalogue model link does not mean every vehicle is affected
Factory model field: DB11, Vantage 19Y and DBS Superleggera. Confirm the specified variant and VIN before arranging work.
The original source PDF is preserved unchanged. The years shown identify model generations, not a confirmed affected-year or VIN range.
VIN restriction: Confirm the VIN, model variant and applicable procedure with Aston Martin; a catalogue model link does not mean every vehicle is affected
Factory model field: DB11, Vantage, DBS Superleggera, DBX. Confirm the specified variant and VIN before arranging work.
The original source PDF is preserved unchanged. The years shown identify model generations, not a confirmed affected-year or VIN range.
Frequently asked questions
Which version does this guide cover?
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante, 2019-2023, Volante. The open Superleggera has its own aerodynamic treatment and folding roof; it is distinct from the earlier naturally aspirated DBS Volante.
Can I use the model family’s workshop procedures?
Only when the procedure expressly covers this exact vehicle, year and equipment. A parent-page link is not confirmation of mechanical or campaign applicability.
