Rolls-Royce Ghost Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Rolls-Royce Ghost — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2023 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2022 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2021 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2020 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2019 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2018 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2017 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2016 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2015 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2014 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2013 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2012 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2011 | Avoid | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2010Worst | Avoid | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
17 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Recent Safety Recalls — Rolls-Royce Ghost (2022–2026)
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.
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.
Showing 1 recall from 2022–2026 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.
Ghost Years to Avoid
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rolls-Royce Ghost Reliability
What year Ghost has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 0 complaints and 3 safety recalls. See the full 2010 report for specific defects.
Is the Rolls-Royce Ghost reliable?
The Rolls-Royce Ghost has accumulated 0 owner-filed complaints and 10 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Ghost.
What are the most common Ghost problems?
Common issues include engine, transmission, and electrical systems.
How do I check if my Ghost has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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