Every Rolls-Royce Safety Recall In The UK, By Model And Year, With What Each Fault Means And How To Get It Fixed

Recall data from DVSA, updated 15 October 2026.

Rolls-Royce has 21 UK safety recalls in DVSA records, including 8 since 2020. The most common recent faults involve fuel leaks, brakes and seat belts. Enter your registration to check your Rolls-Royce; you won't usually pay for a recall repair at a franchised Rolls-Royce dealer.1

Latest Rolls-Royce Recalls

These are the newest Rolls-Royce recalls registered with DVSA, newest first.

21 recalls

LaunchedVehicle and faultVehiclesSeverityReference
Black Badge Cullinan, CullinanRear seat belt bolt connection check35UrgentR/2026/105
CullinanLow pressure fuel line connection1UrgentR/2024/471
SpectreIntegrated brake module240UrgentR/2024/335
SpectreIntegrated brake module1UrgentR/2024/039
SpectreOn affected vehicles the ground connection cable between the front electric motor and the vehicle chassis may contain adhesive residue on the cable connector eyelet at the end of the cable which attaches to the electric motor35LowR/2024/022
Ghost, Ghost Black Badges, Ghost ExtendedAffected vehicles manufactured with instrument single layer tempered glass may in certain conditions break361LowR/2023/275
Ghost, Ghost Extended WheelbaseEmergency call (ecall) function is not available28Book soonR/2022/247
Cullinan, GhostThe fuel tank feed line connection may not be fitted correctly4UrgentR/2022/097
CullinanThe plug connector pins attachment between front seat safety belts and the acsm control module was reversed74LowR/2019/094
GhostThe auxilliary water pump's electronic circuit board can lead to short circuit238UrgentR/2019/058
GhostHead airbag may not deploy correctly1UrgentR/2018/037
DawnFront mounted side airbag may fail to deploy in a collision6UrgentR/2016/309
GhostFront airbags and belt tensioners may not be triggered in a collison139UrgentR/2016/266
PhantomSide curtain airbags may not deploy correctly4UrgentR/2015/226
GhostShort circuit may occur42UrgentR/2012/051
GhostShort circuit may occur170UrgentR/2011/148
PhantomPossible reduction in brake servo assistance689UrgentR/2010/154
Park Ward, Silver SeraphAir can enter primary circuit of brake master cylinder373UrgentR/2002/096
Silver SeriesHeated seats may reach an unacceptably high temperature597LowR/1999/049
Silver SeriesIncorrect oil in braking system65UrgentR/1995/083

Open any reference for the build dates covered, the fix and what to do. Urgency labels follow our published rules.

Rolls-Royce Recalls By Model

Choose your model to see only its recalls. The Ghost, Cullinan and Spectre have the most Rolls-Royce recall references since 2015.

  • Ghost6
  • Cullinan4
  • Spectre3
  • Black Badge Cullinan1
  • Ghost Black Badges1
  • Ghost Extended1
  • Ghost Extended Wheelbase1
  • Dawn1
  • Phantom1

A recall can cover only certain build dates or engines, so confirm with Rolls-Royce by VIN. See where to find your VIN.

How Many Recalls Has Rolls-Royce Had?

Since 2020 Rolls-Royce has launched 8 UK recalls.

Highest: 2024 (4). Latest: 2026 (1). Source: DVSA recall data.

A higher count doesn't mean a car is less reliable: it reflects the size of the range, how vans are counted and how readily a maker recalls. See which car makes have the most recalls.

The Most Common Rolls-Royce Recall Faults

Recent Rolls-Royce recalls most often involve fuel leaks, brakes and seat belts.

A recall can involve more than one type of fault, so the rows overlap. 0% of Rolls-Royce recalls include a software update, often done in under an hour. Each fault type links to a page explaining the warning signs and what to do.

Biggest Rolls-Royce Recalls Since 2020

The largest recent Rolls-Royce recall is R/2023/275 (affected vehicles manufactured with instrument single layer tempered glass may in certain conditions break), covering about 361 vehicle-records.

LaunchedVehicle and faultVehiclesSeverityReference
Rolls-Royce Ghost, Ghost Black Badges, Ghost ExtendedAffected vehicles manufactured with instrument single layer tempered glass may in certain conditions break361LowR/2023/275
Rolls-Royce SpectreIntegrated brake module240UrgentR/2024/335
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan, CullinanRear seat belt bolt connection check35UrgentR/2026/105
Rolls-Royce SpectreOn affected vehicles the ground connection cable between the front electric motor and the vehicle chassis may contain adhesive residue on the cable connector eyelet at the end of the cable which attaches to the electric motor35LowR/2024/022
Rolls-Royce Ghost, Ghost Extended WheelbaseEmergency call (ecall) function is not available28Book soonR/2022/247

Vehicle-records are the manufacturer's estimates, and one car can appear in several recalls.

How To Get A Rolls-Royce Recall Fixed

Book with any franchised Rolls-Royce dealer using your VIN and the campaign code on your letter. The work is normally free, and the dealer records it with Rolls-Royce.1

Rolls-Royce customer or recall line 01243 384300 (Customer Relations)
Email customer.relations@rolls-roycemotorcars.com
Last checked 15 October 2026

Have your VIN, registration, mileage and the code from your letter ready. See manufacturer recall helplines and how long a recall repair takes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Rolls-Royce Recalls Free?

Yes. You won't usually pay for a safety recall repair.1 See do you have to pay for a recall?.

Do Rolls-Royce Recalls Expire?

No. A recall stays in force for any car that wasn't fixed, even after it is closed for reporting.2 See do car recalls expire?.

Can I Drive My Rolls-Royce With An Open Recall?

Follow your letter. Most recalls let you drive until the repair; a stop-drive notice doesn't. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

What Does The Code On My Rolls-Royce Letter Mean?

It is Rolls-Royce's campaign reference. Look it up with our recall code lookup.


Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.
  2. Code timelines: Producers normally respond to DVSA within 28 days (5.5); DVSA reviews are typically monthly (5.4). DVSA must be notified "as soon as the safety defect has been confirmed" (6.1). 3 notifications per motorist is seen as reasonable (8.3). Response rates are reported every three months (11.1).