Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Registered new in Europe in 2011
277 new Rolls-Royce Ghost cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2011; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (215), Germany (38), France (12).
- Average mass
- 2,440 kg
- Average power
- 420 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the United Kingdom
96 cars built in 2011 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 9 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 109 of these cars first registered in 2011 took their annual MOT test. 90% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2011 the figure was 63%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Brakes | 1.8% | 8.6% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | 0.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.9% | 16.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.9% | 3.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
3 2011 cars are on the New Zealand register; 67% arrived as used imports, 33% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 15.2 L/100 km (about 15 mpg US), CO₂ 350 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 18.0 | 11.9 | 15.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost.
| 2024544 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2018195 19 Apr 2018 | Electrical On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicl… |
| 2011376 21 Oct 2011 | Electrical On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehic… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Rolls-Royce told its dealers about the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10203321 | Complaints of deposits, crystalisation or emulsification in the coolant expansion tanks. |
| 10203320 | The vehicle has been brought to the workshop with a complaint relating to the SoE function. |
| 10201173 | Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction. |
| 10201172 | 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 when driving for a longer period of time with no brake applications. This may affect vehicles where the brake pads/disc have covered more than 14,000 km (8,500 miles). |
| 10200504 | Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction |
| 10200503 | The glovebox has difficulty opening and closing, or in some instances will not open or close |
| 10200502 | 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. |
| 10194325 | Jerking/Jolting when cornering or accelerating from low speeds and at low to medium loads. Complaint is also perceived as tension fluctuations. |
| 10194324 | 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 the High Temperature coolant circuit |
| 10194323 | 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. |
| 10194322 | Visible cracks or hazy areas present in the surface of the LED headlight lens |
| 10182939 | 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. |
| 10182937 | Visible Condensation in Self-Aligning Hub Cap: The centre hub caps with self-aligning RR emblems have visible moisture behind the clear lens. |
| 10182932 | SoE - Diagnosis guides and quality reporting: The vehicle has been brought to the workshop with a complaint relating to the SoE function. |
| 10181245 | 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 ISTA please program with alternative I-Level vehicle software version F001-20-03-540. |
| 10181244 | 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 place. |
| 10181241 | 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. |
| 10181240 | The customer has raised a complaint due to the appearance of condensation inside the headlight or taillight. |
| 10179834 | Creaking noise from around the steering the wheel / steering column area when steering. |
| 10179833 | Visible cracks or hazy areas present in the surface of the LED headlight lens. |
| 10177643 | Customer may experience intermittent warnings regarding the temperature of the engine or transmission. |
| 10056112 | 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 |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)