Transmission, shifting, or drivability
Note hesitation, harsh engagement, slipping, vibration, or loss of response and the exact conditions in which it occurs.
Rolls-Royce model guide
Rolls-Royce Phantom Lemon Law Claims
If your Rolls-Royce Phantom keeps returning for warranty repair, remains out of service, or has an unresolved condition, build the complete record before deciding what California remedies may apply.
- Model- and configuration-aware evidence guide
- California warranty and repair framework
- Primary legal and vehicle-safety sources
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Independent model research guide
Build the Rolls-Royce Phantom repair record before drawing conclusions.
Use this page as a document-building path for the exact vehicle—not as a substitute for its warranty, VIN record, final repair orders, or legal advice based on the facts.
Badges and model names do not always identify the complete drivetrain or warranty package. Confirm the build data and coverage before comparing another vehicle’s history.
Model-aware documentation
Issue categories to document for a Rolls-Royce Phantom.
These are investigation prompts, not statements that the model has each problem. Select only the categories that match the actual vehicle and repair orders.
Electrical power and recurring warnings
Save photographs of warning lights, no-start events, battery replacements, diagnostic codes, and modules tested or replaced.
Software, displays, cameras, and connectivity
Identify update or calibration numbers, failed features, reset attempts, and whether the same symptom returned after programming.
Driver-assistance and safety-system alerts
Document unavailable features, false alerts, braking or steering interventions, sensor conditions, and dealer test results.
Braking, steering, or suspension behavior
Describe pulling, noise, vibration, loss of assist, uneven response, and any effect on predictable control of the vehicle.
Climate control and thermal performance
Track weak cooling or heating, odors, intermittent operation, ambient conditions, and parts or refrigerant work performed.
Vehicle safety and service records
Rolls-Royce Phantom: NHTSA records by model year
Find your model year, distinguish a safety recall from a service bulletin or owner report, and compare the records with your vehicle’s VIN, equipment, and repair history.
Indexed source review: September 24, 2026 · Model-year window: 2021–2026
Model year 2021
2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom
The 2021 Phantom index includes 2 distinct safety campaigns, covering visibility, cameras, and driver assistance, airbags, belts, and seating. 22 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recalls
Safety recall
Back Over Prevention: Display Function
The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by BMW of North America, LLC.
Reported condition: “The Central Information Display may not raise to the correct position, resulting in a rearview camera image that is partially blocked from view.”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd. (Rolls-Royce) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the software, free of charge.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 21V855000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
Seat Belts
The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by BMW of North America, LLC.
Reported condition: “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 …”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: 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.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 21V554000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 6 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10182633 — bulletin RR64605110, 2020-10-01
- NHTSA 10194322 — bulletin RR65334268, 2021-04-01
- NHTSA 10203320 — bulletin RR64605110, 2021-09-01
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 6 distinct communications
Engine and cooling
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10182932 — bulletin RR64605110, 2020-10-01
- NHTSA 10201173 — bulletin RR65547515, 2021-07-01
- NHTSA 10230743 — bulletin RRA12202207, 2022-12-21
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 3 distinct communications
Brakes and stability control
The text includes references to noise or vibration (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10182636 — bulletin RR65499571, 2020-10-01
- NHTSA 10182935 — bulletin RR65499571, 2020-10-01
- NHTSA 10201172 — bulletin RR65499571, 2021-07-01
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 3 distinct communications
Body and closures
The text includes references to noise or vibration (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10182639 — bulletin RR65502971, 2020-10-01
- NHTSA 10182938 — bulletin RR65502971, 2020-10-01
- NHTSA 10187486 — bulletin RR64812903, 2021-01-01
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 3 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10194326 — bulletin RR65537708, 2021-04-01
- NHTSA 10201153 — bulletin RR65558203, 2021-07-01
- NHTSA 10218353 — bulletin A07202206, 2022-07-27
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Configuration-specific safety information
NHTSA safety-data entry
4 DR · RWD
The indexed entry does not supply the principal star-rating values shown in this review. An equipment listing is not a crash-test rating.
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom, 4 DR · RWD
Model year 2022
2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom
The 2022 Phantom index includes 1 distinct safety campaign, covering visibility, cameras, and driver assistance. 7 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recalls
Safety recall
Back Over Prevention: Display Function
The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by BMW of North America, LLC.
Reported condition: “The Central Information Display may not raise to the correct position, resulting in a rearview camera image that is partially blocked from view.”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd. (Rolls-Royce) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the software, free of charge.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 21V855000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 3 distinct communications
Engine and cooling
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10203321 — bulletin RR65562989, 2021-09-01
- NHTSA 10225137 — bulletin RRA09202201, 2022-09-07
- NHTSA 10230743 — bulletin RRA12202207, 2022-12-21
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 2 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Body and closures
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Configuration-specific safety information
NHTSA safety-data entry
4 DR · RWD
The indexed entry does not supply the principal star-rating values shown in this review. An equipment listing is not a crash-test rating.
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom, 4 DR · RWD
Model year 2023
2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom
The 2023 Phantom index includes 1 distinct safety campaign, covering lighting and signals. 2 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recalls
Safety recall
Exterior Lighting: Headlights
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by BMW of North America, LLC.
Reported condition: “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 …”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The affected vehicles are still at dealerships and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 22V721000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Engine and cooling
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
The text includes references to software or module updates (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Configuration-specific safety information
NHTSA safety-data entry
4 DR · RWD
The indexed entry does not supply the principal star-rating values shown in this review. An equipment listing is not a crash-test rating.
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom, 4 DR · RWD
Model year 2024
2024 Rolls-Royce Phantom
No safety-recall campaign was supplied for this model year in the indexed search. That is not a current VIN clearance. 3 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
The text includes references to software or module updates (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Body and closures
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Engine and cooling
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Configuration-specific safety information
NHTSA safety-data entry
4 DR · RWD
The indexed entry does not supply the principal star-rating values shown in this review. An equipment listing is not a crash-test rating.
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2024 Rolls-Royce Phantom, 4 DR · RWD
Model year 2026
2026 Rolls-Royce Phantom
No safety-recall campaign was supplied for this model year in the indexed search. That is not a current VIN clearance. The available records below concern configuration-specific safety information. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Configuration-specific safety information
NHTSA safety-data entry
4 DR · RWD
The indexed entry does not supply the principal star-rating values shown in this review. An equipment listing is not a crash-test rating.
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2026 Rolls-Royce Phantom, 4 DR · RWD
Repair chronology
Turn every Phantom visit into a usable timeline.
Place the final repair orders in date and mileage order. Compare the customer complaint, technician findings, correction, and post-repair result instead of relying only on a dealer summary or online discussion.
Do not combine multiple visits into one estimate. Open and close dates, mileage, parts delays, diagnostic time, and the date the vehicle was actually available can answer different questions.
1Date and mileage
2Complaint in the driver’s words
3Diagnosis and testing performed
4Parts, software, or correction
5Days unavailable and post-repair result
California legal framework
The statute applies to the evidence—not the badge.
California Civil Code section 1793.2 addresses warranty repair obligations and, in specified circumstances, replacement or restitution after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Section 1793.22 defines the Tanner presumption and “nonconformity.” Those provisions require a fact-specific analysis.
Applicable warranty
Identify the written coverage in effect when the concern was presented.
Repair opportunity
Show when and how the manufacturer or authorized facility received the vehicle.
Substantial impairment
Document the effect on use, value, or safety rather than relying on labels.
Remedy analysis
Compare restitution, replacement, negotiated resolutions, offsets, and supporting damages.
Warranty and escalation record
Separate the Rolls-Royce Phantom warranty from other contracts.
A manufacturer warranty, certified coverage, dealer promise, and separately purchased service contract may have different obligors and terms. Preserve each document instead of calling all coverage an “extended warranty.”
Save every Rolls-Royce dealer message, repair authorization, parts-delay explanation, manufacturer case number, and written response. A phone call may matter, but a dated email, text, or letter usually makes the sequence easier to prove.
Primary and practical sources
Verify the law, vehicle, and warranty separately.
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Clear answers
Rolls-Royce Phantom lemon law questions
Can a Rolls-Royce Phantom qualify under California lemon law?
It may, but the model name alone does not decide eligibility. A review should match the exact vehicle to an applicable written warranty and examine the repair opportunities, recurring nonconformity, mileage, downtime, and effect on use, value, or safety.
How many Phantom repair attempts are required?
There is no universal count that decides every case. California’s Tanner presumption describes specific circumstances, but claims can require a broader analysis of whether the manufacturer had a reasonable opportunity to repair the warranty problem.
Does a recall or service campaign prove that my Phantom is a lemon?
No. Recall, campaign, complaint, or bulletin information may provide context, but it does not prove the condition exists in this vehicle or establish a lemon law claim. Use VIN-specific information and the actual repair record.
What Rolls-Royce Phantom records should I save?
Keep the purchase or lease agreement, warranty booklet, every final repair order, current registration and payoff information, photographs or videos, towing and rental records, and dealer or manufacturer messages and case numbers.
Can a used or leased Phantom qualify?
Possibly. The answer depends on the transaction, vehicle history, warranty that applied, timing of the repair visits, and other facts. A used or leased vehicle should be evaluated from its own documents.
What remedies may be available for a qualifying Rolls-Royce Phantom?
Depending on the facts and current law, possible outcomes can include restitution or repurchase, replacement, a negotiated cash resolution, warranty relief, incidental damages, or other remedies. No particular outcome is guaranteed.
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