Model year 2017 · Large Cars

2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost at 14 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

14

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Rolls-Royce dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, newest first.

Seat belts: Front: Retractor

NHTSA 16V747000 Reported Oct 17, 2016
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
15,455 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Ghost6.6L 12-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium12/19/14 mpg$5,850627
Ghost EWB6.6L 12-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium12/19/14 mpg$5,850627

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Rolls-Royce Ghost model years

Rolls-Royce Ghost by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Ghost13 mpg———
2026 Ghost14 mpg———
2025 Ghost14 mpg———
2024 Ghost14 mpg———
2023 Ghost14 mpg10—
2022 Ghost14 mpg10—
2021 Ghost14 mpg20—
2020 Ghost14 mpg———
2019 Ghost14 mpg———
2018 Ghost14 mpg10—
2016 Ghost15 mpg———
2015 Ghost15 mpg10—

All Rolls-Royce Ghost years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Rolls-Royce models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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