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Aston Martin Rapide S Shadow Edition

2016 – 2018

  • 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12

The Shadow Edition adds dark exterior trim and its own interior specification to the later eight-speed Rapide S.

Ownership overview

Check all four door mechanisms, rear-seat access and the exact Touchtronic transmission version. Recall and bulletin eligibility requires a VIN check.

Best fit
Four-door fastback road use
Big risk area
Correct generation, build specification and campaign eligibility

The Shadow Edition adds dark exterior trim and its own interior specification to the later eight-speed Rapide S. Check all four door mechanisms, rear-seat access and the exact Touchtronic transmission version. Recall and bulletin eligibility requires a VIN check.

Engines and variants

Engines: 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12.

Key variants: Four-door fastback.

Ownership mood Exact factory version matters
DIY ceiling Handbook owner checks; specialist servicing

Model family: Aston Martin Rapide (2010-2013).

Best use cases

  • Four-seat road touring

Strengths

  • The Shadow Edition adds dark exterior trim and its own interior specification to the later eight-speed Rapide S.
  • Four-door fastback body with 5.9-litre naturally aspirated v12

What to watch

  • Check all four door mechanisms, rear-seat access and the exact Touchtronic transmission version. Recall and bulletin eligibility requires a VIN check.
  • Confirm the vehicle’s factory build record, market and current VIN campaign status; catalogue years alone do not establish applicability.
Aston Martin Rapide S Shadow Edition Known IssuesSource-backed issue coverage for this exact road-car version. An empty list means no model-specific issue has been established in this guide, not that the vehicle is fault-free.Aston Martin Rapide S Shadow Edition Maintenance guidanceMaintenance planning for the Rapide S Shadow Edition Four-door fastback. A verified derivative-specific factory replacement schedule is not reproduced here.

Sources and research

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.

Shared resources from Rapide

Parent-model reference. Applicability to this edition has not been verified.

Identify original Rapide or Rapide S engine and six- or eight-speed transmission. Campaign production windows and VIN lists must be checked. The Shadow Edition adds dark exterior trim and its own interior specification to the later eight-speed Rapide S.

Maintenance reference

Aston Martin Rapide Maintenance Schedule

Sourced routine service intervals for the models explicitly named in the July 2012 factory maintenance worksheet. Confirm updates, market and individual build applicability with the dealer.

Keep using this edition’s guidance. Check the exact handbook and VIN before applying parent-model intervals.

Known-issue references

  • Double-locking interior-door release campaign

    The factory report identifies an interior-door unlocking mechanism that may not function after the vehicle has been locked from outside.

    Parent coverage: Certain 2010–2016 Rapide/Rapide S vehicles in the official US report. This entry concerns the original Rapide; verify VIN and market.

Frequently asked questions

Which version does this guide cover?

Aston Martin Rapide S Shadow Edition, 2016-2018, Four-door fastback. The Shadow Edition adds dark exterior trim and its own interior specification to the later eight-speed Rapide S.

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.