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2014 Aston Martin Rapide S maintenance schedule

The 2014 Rapide S is part of the VH generation (2014-2018), sold as a sedan. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2014 Rapide S needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Aston Martin's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide. Rows marked Unverified have no source Carlyle could confirm and are shown for completeness.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Demands approximately 11 quarts of synthetic oil; annual intervals are critical as the V12's extensive bearing surfaces require supreme lubrication.

10,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine air filter

Replaced during major service intervals to accommodate the high atmospheric demands of the massive displacement engine.

30,000 mi / 3 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter

Biennial replacement of HVAC pollen filters is necessary for maintaining optimal interior climate control.

20,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Tire rotation

Integrated meticulously with the 10k service to balance out the aggressive front-engine, rear-drive weight biases.

10,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Brake fluid

Complete system flush required to maintain consistent pedal feel in a heavy, four-door grand tourer.

20,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Engine coolant

Requires a robust 50/50 mix flush every 5 years to combat the extreme under-hood thermal saturation typical of this chassis.

50,000 mi / 5 yearsIndependent
Transmission fluid

The rigorous fluid flush interval remains permanently set at 40k miles regardless of whether the vehicle is equipped with the 6-speed or 8-speed fitment.

40,000 mi / 4 yearsIndependent
Spark plugs

V12 variants strictly require a 7-year replacement schedule to prevent degrading ignition performance and protecting downstream catalytic converters.

70,000 mi / 7 yearsIndependent
Serpentine belt

Replaced during the 3-year major service to prevent the degradation of rubber ribs under severe V12 heat.

30,000 mi / 3 yearsIndependent
Differential and transfer case fluid

Shell Spirax S6 AXME gear oil flush for the transaxle rear differential is vital for preventing gear whine.

40,000 mi / 4 yearsUnverified

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
Mobil 1 0W-40, 11 qt
Coolant
Havoline OAT Extended Life
Transmission fluid
ZF Lifeguard 6 / ZF Lifeguard 8

Powertrains in this generation

  • 5.9L (5935cc) 12-cyl (AM29), 550 hp, 6-speed Auto / 8-speed Auto ZF 8HP, RWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2014 Rapide S owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Cooling pipe leaks

high severity

Visible coolant leakage pooling beneath the vehicle and rapid overheating; stems from thermal fatigue of rubber and plastic routing.

Source: exchangeandmart.co.uk

Timing chain issues

high severity

Distinctive metallic rattle on start-up indicating dangerous tensioner degradation that, if ignored, causes piston-to-valve contact.

Source: germantechauto.ae

Coil pack failure

medium severity

Prominent engine misfires, hesitant acceleration, and persistent diagnostic trouble codes; necessitates full intake manifold removal to access the V12 valley.

Source: germantechauto.ae

Engine oil leaks

medium severity

Gradual fluid accumulation beneath the engine bay and a burning oil smell penetrating the HVAC system, typically originating from cam cover seals.

Source: germantechauto.ae

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Aston Martin dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Power train

NHTSA 14V425000

July 2014

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2014 DB9 and Rapide S vehicles manufactured June 2013 to July 2014. Due to a faulty circuit board, the transmissions in the affected vehicles may inadvertently shift to neutral without input from the driver.

Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0018. Note: If the vehicle exhibits this problem, owners are advised to turn off the ignition and then restart the car which may allow the car to be driven out of harm's way.

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA 14V010000

January 2014

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.

Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$2,000

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Rapide S model years

VH (2014-2018)

20142015201620172018

Shopping new? The Aston Martin Rapide S guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-17. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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