Rolls-Royce Ghost recalls

17 official safety recalls for the Rolls-Royce Ghost from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Instrument glass may break

    Reported October 6, 2023Model years 2019–2022DVSA recall R/2023/2751,083 vehicles affected

    The instrument glass may break in certain conditions. A protective coating will be applied to the glass.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Affected vehicles manufactured with instrument single layer tempered glass may in certain conditions break.
    Defect
    Affected vehicles manufactured with instrument single layer tempered glass may in certain conditions break.
    Remedy
    A protective coating will be applied to the single layer tempered glass.�

  2. Instrument cluster glass may break in a crash

    Reported September 21, 2023Model years 2021–2023NHTSA campaign 23V6450001,305 vehicles affected

    The single-layer tempered glass protecting the instrument cluster may break in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will apply a protective coating to the glass free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Rolls-Royce Ghost vehicles. The single-layer tempered glass protecting the instrument cluster may break in a crash.
    Consequence
    Broken glass can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will apply a protective coating on the instrument cluster's single-layer tempered glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2023. Owners may contact Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  3. Emergency call function may be unavailable

    Reported August 12, 2022Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2022/24756 vehicles affected

    A coding error blocks connected services, including the emergency call function. A new vehicle order will be installed to unblock them.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    EMERGENCY CALL (eCall) FUNCTION IS NOT AVAILABLE
    Defect
    Due to a coding error during production affected vehicles received an incorrect option code that blocks connected services. As a result the Emergency call (eCall) function is not available.
    Remedy
    A new vehicle order will be installed on affected vehicles to unblock connected services (including eCall).

  4. Fuel tank feed line connection may be incorrectly fitted

    Reported April 4, 2022Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2022/0978 vehicles affected

    The fuel tank feed line connection at the fuel pump may be incorrectly fitted. The tank will be lowered so the connection can be checked and refitted if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE FUEL TANK FEED LINE CONNECTION MAY NOT BE FITTED CORRECTLY
    Defect
    The fuel tank feed line connection that is pre-fitted at the supplier to the fuel pump may not be fitted correctly.
    Remedy
    The fuel tank will need to be lowered and the fuel line feed connection to be checked and refitted as necessary.

  5. Passenger seat belt retractor may deactivate early

    Reported July 21, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V55400021,537 vehicles affected

    The passenger seat belt's automatic locking retractor may deactivate before the webbing fully retracts. In a crash, a retractor that does not work as intended increases injury risk. Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence
    During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  6. Auxiliary water pump may short circuit

    Reported March 1, 2019Model years 2009–2011DVSA recall R/2019/058238 vehicles affected

    The pump’s circuit board may short circuit, causing a thermal incident. The auxiliary water pump will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE AUXILLIARY WATER PUMP'S ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD CAN LEAD TO SHORT CIRCUIT
    Defect
    The auxiliary water pump may short circuit causing a thermal incident.
    Remedy
    The Auxiliary Water Pump of the affected vehicles will be replaced.

  7. Auxiliary water pump may overheat

    Reported April 18, 2018Model years 2010–2012NHTSA campaign 18V24800047,806 vehicles affected

    The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and overheat its circuit board, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the pump, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
    Consequence
    If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  8. Head airbag may not deploy correctly

    Reported February 12, 2018DVSA recall R/2018/0371 vehicle affected

    The head airbag may have been damaged during installation and may not deploy correctly. It will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HEAD AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
    Defect
    The Head airbag may have been damaged during installation. As a result the airbag may not deploy correctly after activation.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles inspect and where necessary relace the Head airbag module

  9. Head air bags may not fully inflate

    Reported February 8, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V0970003 vehicles affected

    Head air bags may have been damaged during assembly and may not fully inflate in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and replace them as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 Rolls-Royce Ghost vehicles. The head air bags in these vehicles may have been damaged during vehicle assembly, possibly causing the head air bags to not fully inflate upon deployment.
    Consequence
    If the head air bag does not inflate properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    None of the affected vehicles have been delivered to customers, therefore, owner notification letters will not be sent. Rolls-Royce dealers will inspect and replace the head air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  10. Airbags and belt tensioners may not trigger in a collision

    Reported November 28, 2016Model years 2011–2012DVSA recall R/2016/266139 vehicles affected

    Faulty software in the airbag/SRS central sensor may prevent the airbags and seat belt tensioners from triggering in a frontal or rearward collision, increasing injury risk. The sensor is replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT AIRBAGS AND BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT BE TRIGGERED IN A COLLISON
    Defect
    It has been identified that the airbag/SRS central sensor has been programmed with faulty software. If the vehicle is involved in a frontal or rearward collision then the airbag and seat belt tensioners may not be triggered which could lead to an increased risk of injury to the occupants.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the airbag/SRS central sensor.

  11. Driver seat belt may not lock as designed

    Reported October 17, 2016Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 16V74700015,455 vehicles affected

    The driver's seat belt retractor may not lock as designed. During heavy braking in a crash, it may lock when the occupant is farther forward in the seat, possibly increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  12. Front seat thorax airbags may not meet impact requirements

    Reported October 23, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V6950001 vehicle affected

    The front seat thorax airbags may not meet side impact performance requirements, increasing the risk of injury to front seat occupants in a crash. A dealer will replace both thorax airbag modules free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost manufactured on January 23, 2014. The affected vehicle has thorax air bags fitted to both front seats that may fail to meet the side impact performance requirements for the front seat occupants. As such, this vehicle may fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
    Consequence
    In the event of a vehicle crash necessitating air bag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front seat passengers.
    Remedy
    A Rolls-Royce dealer will replace the driver-side and passenger-side thorax air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  13. Tire information label lists incorrect tire size

    Reported July 27, 2012Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 12V36800010 vehicles affected

    The tire information label lists 19-inch tires even though the vehicle is equipped with 20-inch tires. Incorrect pressure information may lead to inflation errors and tire failure, increasing crash risk. Owners have received corrected labels.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    Certain model year 2012 Ghost passenger vehicles manufactured from March 27, 2012, through July 13, 2012 were equipped with 20-inch tires, but the tire information label states that the vehicles were equipped with 19-inch tires. Therefore, the label does not conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire Selection and Rims."
    Consequence
    Incorrect tire placard information such as an incrorrect recommended pressure may lead to tire inflation errors which could result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    The owners of the affected vehicles have all received corrected tire information labels, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign.
    Notes
    In July 2012, this issue was petitioned by Rolls Royce as being inconsequential to vehicle safety.However, in April 2013, Rolls Royce notified NHTSA that all vehicles have been remedied and therefore Rolls royce has rescinded the petition request. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  14. Turbocharger water pump may overheat

    Reported April 30, 2012DVSA recall R/2012/05142 vehicles affected

    A crack in the turbocharger water pump may melt its plug connections and housing. Further heat could cause scorching or, exceptionally, smouldering that may lead to an engine compartment or vehicle fire. The pump will be replaced with a more robust version.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
    Defect
    Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.
    Remedy
    The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

  15. Auxiliary water pump circuit board may overheat

    Reported April 10, 2012Model years 2010–2011NHTSA campaign 12V16600069 vehicles affected

    The auxiliary water pump circuit board can overheat, causing the pump to smoulder or leading to an engine compartment or vehicle fire. Dealers will replace the pump free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
    Defect
    ROLLS-ROYCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 GHOST VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
    Remedy
    ROLLS-ROYCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-877-877-3735.
    Notes
    THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF RECALL NO. 11V522. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

  16. Turbocharger coolant pump may short circuit

    Reported November 11, 2011DVSA recall R/2011/148170 vehicles affected

    Moisture may cause the additional turbocharger coolant pump to short circuit. Heat may build up and melt its plug or housing, potentially causing a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle. The pump will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
    Defect
    Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.

  17. Auxiliary water pump circuit board may overheat

    Reported October 20, 2011Model years 2010NHTSA campaign 11V522000589 vehicles affected

    The auxiliary water pump circuit board can overheat, causing the pump to smoulder or an engine compartment or vehicle fire. Dealers will replace the pump free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
    Defect
    ROLLS-ROYCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 GHOST VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2010, EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES, BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
    Remedy
    ROLLS-ROYCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-877-877-3735.
    Notes
    THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL VEHICLES IN APRIL 2012.SEE RECALL NO. 12V166.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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