The Rolls-Royce Ghost spans 2010–2026 with 14 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.5/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2011, 2026, 2025 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2010, 2012, 2013. It delivers up to 15 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2010 to 2026 across multiple generations.
Decode or check a Rolls-Royce Ghost by VIN
Enter a 17-digit VIN to decode this Rolls-Royce Ghost — trim, engine, plant and full specs — and instantly pull its open recalls, safety ratings and original window sticker.
How to read a Rolls-Royce Ghost VIN — every digit explained
Every Rolls-Royce Ghost carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. 4T1 = Toyota, built in the USA.
- VDS (4–8) — model line, body style, engine & restraint system.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built. H = 2017.
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Ghost.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
Model-year code (10th digit)
The 10th character is the model year. It cycles through letters and numbers, skipping I, O, Q, U, Z and 0 to avoid confusion:
Where to find your Ghost VIN
- Dashboard — driver's side, visible through the windshield from outside.
- Driver's door jamb — on the manufacturer sticker when you open the door.
- Paperwork — vehicle registration, title and insurance card.
- Engine bay & frame — stamped on the firewall or chassis on many models.
How many recalls does the Rolls-Royce Ghost have?
The Rolls-Royce Ghost has 14 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2010–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2023 Rolls-Royce Ghost recalls 1
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. Broken glass can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix. 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.
2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost recalls 1
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. Broken glass can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix. 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.
2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost recalls 2
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. Broken glass can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix. 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.
Seat Belts
What's wrong. 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."
Risk. During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Fix. 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).
2018 Rolls-Royce Ghost recalls 1
Air Bags
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. If the head air bag does not inflate properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix. 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.
2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost recalls 1
Seat Belts:front:retractor
What's wrong. 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."
Risk. 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.
Fix. 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.
2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost recalls 1
Air Bags:side/window
What's wrong. 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."
Risk. In the event of a vehicle crash necessitating air bag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front seat passengers.
Fix. 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.
2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost recalls 2
Equipment:other:labels
What's wrong. 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."
Risk. 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.
Fix. 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. 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.
2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost recalls 2
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Fix. 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. 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.
2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost recalls 3
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/supercharger
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Fix. 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Fix. 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. 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.
Best and worst years for the Rolls-Royce Ghost
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 17 tracked years, the worst years are 2011, 2026, 2025 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2010, 2012, 2013.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ghost | 0 | — | Best |
| 2011 Ghost | 1 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Avoid |
| 2012 Ghost | 0 | — | Best |
| 2013 Ghost | 0 | — | Best |
| 2014 Ghost | 0 | — | Average |
| 2015 Ghost | 0 | — | Average |
| 2016 Ghost | 0 | — | Average |
| 2017 Ghost | 0 | — | Average |
| 2018 Ghost | 0 | — | Average |
| 2019 Ghost | 0 | — | Average |
| 2020 Ghost | 0 | — | Average |
| 2021 Ghost | 0 | — | Average |
| 2022 Ghost | 0 | — | Average |
| 2023 Ghost | 0 | — | Average |
| 2024 Ghost | 0 | — | Average |
| 2025 Ghost | 0 | — | Avoid |
| 2026 Ghost | 0 | — | Avoid |
What are the most common Rolls-Royce Ghost problems?
The most-reported Rolls-Royce Ghost problems are Engine And Engine Cooling (1 reports) — out of 1 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Read
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 rolls-royce ghost. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v248000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (paul miller rolls-royce, 250 us-46 u.s. 46, parsippany, nj 07054, (973) 575-7751) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. *tt the consumer stated the problem has been resolved. *tr
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Rolls-Royce Ghost specifications & dimensions
The 2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost measures 215″ long on a 130″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 5,368 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN.
| Wheelbase | 130″ (329 cm) |
| Rear track | 65″ |
| Body / trim | Ghost Series Ii 4dr Sedan |
| Curb weight | 5,368 lb (2435 kg) |
| Front track | 64″ |
| Overall width | 77″ (195 cm) |
| Overall height | 61″ (155 cm) |
| Overall length | 215″ (546 cm) |
| Weight distribution (front/rear) | 50/50% |
How the Ghost's size changed by generation:
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 215″ | 77″ | 61″ | 130″ | 5,368 lb |
| 2023 | 219″ | — | 62″ | 130″ | 5,628 lb |
| 2014–2020 | 213″ | 77″ | 61″ | 130″ | 5,490 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Rolls-Royce Ghost cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Ghost holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 120 cu ft of passenger volume and 14 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Rolls-Royce Ghost tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Rolls-Royce Ghost get?
The Rolls-Royce Ghost returns up to 15 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine. Pick an engine to see its city / highway / combined rating by year:
| Year | City | Highway | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ghost | 13 | 20 | 15 | 6.6L 12-cyl |
| 2011 Ghost | 13 | 20 | 15 | 6.6L 12-cyl |
| 2012 Ghost | 13 | 20 | 15 | 6.6L 12-cyl |
| 2013 Ghost | 13 | 21 | 15 | 6.6L 12-cyl |
| 2014 Ghost | 13 | 21 | 15 | 6.6L 12-cyl |
| 2015 Ghost | 13 | 21 | 15 | 6.6L 12-cyl |
| 2016 Ghost | 13 | 21 | 15 | 6.6L 12-cyl |
| 2017 Ghost | 12 | 19 | 14 | 6.6L 12-cyl |
| 2018 Ghost | 12 | 18 | 14 | 6.6L 12-cyl |
| 2019 Ghost | 12 | 18 | 14 | 6.6L 12-cyl |
| 2020 Ghost | 12 | 18 | 14 | 6.6L 12-cyl |
| 2021 Ghost | 12 | 19 | 14 | 6.7L 12-cyl |
| 2022 Ghost | 12 | 19 | 14 | 6.7L 12-cyl |
| 2023 Ghost | 12 | 19 | 14 | 6.7L 12-cyl |
| 2024 Ghost | 12 | 19 | 14 | 6.7L 12-cyl |
| 2025 Ghost | 12 | 19 | 14 | 6.7L 12-cyl |
| 2026 Ghost | 12 | 19 | 14 | 6.7L 12-cyl |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov — best combined rating per engine & year. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
What engines does the Rolls-Royce Ghost have? Power & range
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is offered with 1 powertrain — 6.7L 12-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 6.7L · 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | AWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Rolls-Royce Ghost cost to own?
A Rolls-Royce Ghost depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | — | — |
| Year 2 | 70% | — | — |
| Year 3 | 61% | — | — |
| Year 4 | 53% | — | — |
| Year 5 | 46% | — | — |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Ghost loses about 54% of its value over five years.
- Fuel — ≈ $25,750 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Ghost ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
Is the Rolls-Royce Ghost safe?
The Rolls-Royce Ghost earns up to —-star NHTSA overall safety — real government crash-test data. Ratings by year:
| Year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
| 2024 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
| 2023 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
| 2022 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
| 2021 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
| 2020 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
| 2019 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
| 2018 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
| 2017 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
| 2016 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
| 2015 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
| 2014 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
| 2013 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
| 2012 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
| 2011 Ghost | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested model years.
How many miles does a Rolls-Royce Ghost last?
A well-maintained Rolls-Royce Ghost typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.5/5.
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Decode VIN →All Rolls-Royce Ghost model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Rolls-Royce Ghost — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ghost | 0 | 14 mpg | — |
| 2025 Ghost | 0 | 14 mpg | — |
| 2024 Ghost | 0 | 14 mpg | — |
| 2023 Ghost | 1 recall | 14 mpg | — |
| 2022 Ghost | 1 recall | 14 mpg | — |
| 2021 Ghost | 2 recalls | 14 mpg | — |
| 2020 Ghost | 0 | 14 mpg | — |
| 2019 Ghost | 0 | 14 mpg | — |
| 2018 Ghost | 1 recall | 14 mpg | — |
| 2017 Ghost | 1 recall | 14 mpg | — |
| 2016 Ghost | 0 | 15 mpg | — |
| 2015 Ghost | 1 recall | 15 mpg | — |
| 2014 Ghost | 0 | 15 mpg | — |
| 2013 Ghost | 0 | 15 mpg | — |
| 2012 Ghost | 2 recalls | 15 mpg | — |
| 2011 Ghost | 2 recalls | 15 mpg | — |
| 2010 Ghost | 3 recalls | 15 mpg | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Ghost?
By owner-complaint volume, 2011, 2026, 2025 drew the most reports. 2010, 2012, 2013 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the Ghost have?
14 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2010–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.
What MPG does the Ghost get?
Up to 15 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a Ghost last?
A well-maintained Ghost typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Ghost reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Ghost is 4.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Rolls-Royce Ghost warranty?
New Rolls-Royce models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Rolls-Royce dealer.
Where is the Rolls-Royce Ghost made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Ghost's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Rolls-Royce may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much does a Ghost weigh?
The Ghost's curb weight is around 5,368 lb. Its GVWR — the maximum loaded weight — decodes from the VIN.
How much ground clearance does the Ghost have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.