Rolls-Royce Phantom VIN Check

NHTSA holds 2 owner complaints on the Rolls-Royce Phantom from 2 production runs; the worst run has 1, the typical one 1.

NHTSA complaint records · 2 complaints · 2 runs · 2009–2014 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Phantom run is SCA3C67589U (2009 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Fuel system problems make up 33% of reports; NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for Phantom model years 2004–2023.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Rolls-Royce Phantom has 2 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Phantom complaint on file.

FIG.01·Rolls-Royce Phantom — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
SCA3C67589U••••••20091——
SCA682D5XEU••••••20141——
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 33% of everything Rolls-Royce Phantom owners report: Fuel System, 1 of 2 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Rolls-Royce Phantom — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Fuel System1——
Gasoline1——
Unknown Or Other1——
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 8 recall campaigns on the Rolls-Royce Phantom; the 6 below cover build years 2004 to 2023. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Rolls-Royce Phantom — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
10V447000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum2004–2010
21V855000Back Over Prevention:display Function2019–2022
19V684000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2018–2019
15V787000Air Bags:side/window2015–2016
22V721000Exterior Lighting:headlights2023
21V554000Seat Belts2021
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

10V447000 was opened in 2010 on cars built from 2004: 6 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

FIG.06·Rolls-Royce Phantom — complaint severity
OutcomeRolls-Royce PhantomAll vehicles
Complaints filed21,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Rolls-Royce Phantom share of that is 2 complaints over 2 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Rolls-Royce Phantom VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2 NHTSA complaints from 2 Phantom runs and 8 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Phantom production run has the most complaints?

SCA3C67589U, a 2009 build, with 1 complaints. The typical Phantom run has 1.

How many Phantom complaints involve a crash?

0% of 2 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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