Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Phantom — 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 | Caution | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2021 | Avoid | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2020 | Caution | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2019 | Caution | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2018 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2017 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2016 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2015 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2014 | Good | — | 1 | — | — | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2013 | Caution | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2012 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2011 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2010 | Caution | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2009 | Avoid | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | Fuel System / Gasoline | Full report → |
| 2008 | Caution | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2007 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2006Worst | Avoid | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2005 | Caution | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2004 | Caution | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
23 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Rolls-Royce Phantom Problems
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Recent Safety Recalls — Rolls-Royce Phantom (2022–2026)
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd. (Rolls-Royce) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles. The Central Information Display may not raise to the correct position, resulting in a rearview camera image that is partially blocked from view.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2021. Owners may contact Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles. The headlights may not have received a metal coating application, which can result in the low beams not adequately illuminating road signs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Devices."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The affected vehicles are still at dealerships and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Showing 2 recalls from 2022–2026 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.
Phantom Years to Avoid
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Rolls-Royce Phantom Reliability
What year Phantom has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 0 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2006 report for specific defects.
Is the Rolls-Royce Phantom reliable?
The Rolls-Royce Phantom has accumulated 2 owner-filed complaints and 13 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 Phantom.
What are the most common Phantom problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Fuel System / Gasoline (1 reports), Unknown Or Other (1 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Phantom 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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