Rolls-Royce Phantom Recall R/2015/226: Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Jan 2016
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2015/226
- DVSA reference
Rolls-Royce recalled Phantom vehicles built between 8 May 2015 and 30 September 2015. The side curtain air bags for both left and right sides of the vehicle may not have been produced to specification. The dealer will replace where necessary the side curtain air bag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The side curtain air bags for both left and right sides of the vehicle may not have been produced to specification. It is possible for the side curtain air bag may not position itself as intended during a collision thereby further increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: The side curtain air bags for both left and right sides of the vehicle may not have been produced to specification. It is possible for the side curtain air bag may not position itself as intended during a collision thereby further increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the side curtain air bags on both left and right of the vehicle. Where necessary the side curtain air bag will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary the side curtain air bag.
Are You Affected?
Phantom built between 8 May 2015 and 30 September 2015 may be included. Rolls-Royce estimates 4 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Rolls-Royce, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Rolls-Royce.
- Book with any franchised Rolls-Royce dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2015/226. See how to get a Rolls-Royce recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhantomPossible reduction in brake servo assistance | Urgent | R/2010/154 | |
| GhostHead airbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2018/037 | |
| DawnFront mounted side airbag may fail to deploy in a collision | Urgent | R/2016/309 | |
| GhostFront airbags and belt tensioners may not be triggered in a collison | Urgent | R/2016/266 |
This is one of 21 Rolls-Royce recalls in DVSA’s data. The Rolls-Royce recall launched before it was R/2012/051 on 30 Apr 2012, for short circuit may occur. The one launched after it was R/2016/266 on 28 Nov 2016, for front airbags and belt tensioners may not be triggered in a collison. You can also see every Rolls-Royce recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/226, launched 11 January 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- 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.