2012 ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 35 TSBs

18V248000 Apr 18, 2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
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, Coo... Read more
Consequence
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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... Read more
47,806 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
12V368000 Jul 27, 2012
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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 M... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
10 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2012 ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST

2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost 4 DR RWD

CategoryRating
Rollover Risk 0.0%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningOptional
Lane Departure WarningOptional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2012 ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
6.6L 12-cyl, Automatic (S8) (Rear-Wheel Drive) 13.0 20.0 15.0 Premium $5,150

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST

35 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
060000 ENGINE (PWS)3
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2
200000 WHEELS2
100000 POWER TRAIN2
RR65562989 Sep 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Complaints of deposits, crystalisation or emulsification in the coolant expansion tanks.
RR64605110 Sep 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
The vehicle has been brought to the workshop with a complaint relating to the SoE function.
RR65547515 Jul 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction.
RR65499571 Jul 1, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Front brakes squeaking with low brake pressure during low speed maneuvering or parking, at ambient temperatures of +5 to -5?C (41 - 23?F). If the brakes are cold, when the driver brakes for the ?rst time after the start of the journey or wh
RR65537732 May 1, 2021
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
The engine oil level has not been determined for a long time. Please measure engine oil level. The check control message (ID 961) can occur on a new vehicle even with very low usage or relatively low operating hours.
RR65537732 May 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
The engine oil level has not been determined for a long time. Please measure engine oil level. The check control message (ID 961) can occur on a new vehicle even with very low usage or relatively low operating hours.
RR65537744 May 1, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
The glovebox has difficulty opening and closing, or in some instances will not open or close
RR65537744 May 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
The glovebox has difficulty opening and closing, or in some instances will not open or close
RR65547515 May 1, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction
RR65547515 May 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction
RR65334268 Apr 1, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Visible cracks or hazy areas present in the surface of the LED headlight lens
RR65537163 Apr 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Jerking/Jolting when cornering or accelerating from low speeds and at low to medium loads. Complaint is also perceived as tension fluctuations.
RR65537163 Apr 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Jerking/Jolting when cornering or accelerating from low speeds and at low to medium loads. Complaint is also perceived as tension fluctuations.
RR65537163 Apr 1, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Jerking/Jolting when cornering or accelerating from low speeds and at low to medium loads. Complaint is also perceived as tension fluctuations.
RR65522171 Apr 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant The Check control message (ID166) appears despite correct coolant level. Coolant is visible in the expansion tank. The complaint occurs sporadically. The problem described here only concerns th
RR65521987 Apr 1, 2021
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The driver or passenger door locking function fails to lock and unlock correctly. The customer complains of a sporadic check control message for a door malfunction warning when driving off.
RR65521987 Apr 1, 2021
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
The driver or passenger door locking function fails to lock and unlock correctly. The customer complains of a sporadic check control message for a door malfunction warning when driving off.
RR65334268 Apr 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Visible cracks or hazy areas present in the surface of the LED headlight lens
RRA10202005 Oct 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supporting Evidence for Oil Leaks: In order for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to continuously improve product quality, visual evidence is now required to support all claims for repairs to components due to oil leakage concerns.
RR65502968 Oct 1, 2020
200000 WHEELS
Visible Condensation in Self-Aligning Hub Cap: The centre hub caps with self-aligning RR emblems have visible moisture behind the clear lens.
RR64605110 Oct 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SoE - Diagnosis guides and quality reporting: The vehicle has been brought to the workshop with a complaint relating to the SoE function.
RR65481833 Sep 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicles ride height drops over night or is low after being parked for a prolonged period. A Check Control Message (CCM) may also illuminate when entering the vehicle.
RR64796912 Sep 1, 2020
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The customer has raised a complaint due to the appearance of condensation inside the headlight or taillight.
RR65481833 Sep 1, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
The vehicles ride height drops over night or is low after being parked for a prolonged period. A Check Control Message (CCM) may also illuminate when entering the vehicle.
RRA09202005UC Sep 1, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
A number of Rolls-Royce Ghost (RR4), Wraith (RR5) and Dawn (RR6) vehicles have been identified as having an issue concerning the DMTL fuel vapor leakage detection robustness. MIL may not be illuminated when fuel vapor leakage is taking plac
RRA09202008 Sep 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
An issue has been identified concerning the programming of all Ghost, Wraith and Dawn RR4/5/6 model variants with ISTA4.25 which includes vehicle software version F001-20-07-521. An execution block has been implemented. When prompted by IST
RRA09202008 Sep 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
An issue has been identified concerning the programming of all Ghost, Wraith and Dawn RR4/5/6 model variants with ISTA4.25 which includes vehicle software version F001-20-07-521. An execution block has been implemented. When prompted by IST
RR65464852 Aug 1, 2020
010000 STEERING
Creaking noise from around the steering the wheel / steering column area when steering.
RR65334268 Aug 1, 2020
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Visible cracks or hazy areas present in the surface of the LED headlight lens.
RR65452047 Jun 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Customer may experience intermittent warnings regarding the temperature of the engine or transmission.
RR65452047 Jun 1, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Customer may experience intermittent warnings regarding the temperature of the engine or transmission.
AB-00-51-42 Jun 6, 2014
200000 WHEELS
ROLLS ROYCE: DUE TO NOISE CAUSED BY FRONT WHEEL RUBBING AGAINST FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER, VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE COMPLETELY CHECKED. MODEL GHOST, WRAITH. *PE
AB-00-12-44-03 May 21, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
ROLLS ROYCE: THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE WAS INSTALLED, INCORRECTLY, IN SOME VEHICLES, AND IS DEACTIVATED, AND SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED. MODELS 2013 GHOST. *PE
AB-00-12-44-03 May 21, 2013
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ROLLS ROYCE: THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE WAS INSTALLED, INCORRECTLY, IN SOME VEHICLES, AND IS DEACTIVATED, AND SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED. MODELS 2013 GHOST. *PE
RR-00-02-13 Feb 5, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INCORRECTLY CODED DME CONTROL UNITES. (SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM). ROLLS ROYCE. MODEL GHOST MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *KB

ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST across all model years (2010, 2023).

14 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST - Year by Year

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2012 (current) 2 0
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