Model year 2018 · Large Cars

2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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.

2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 19V684000 Reported Sep 27, 2019
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
257,473 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Risk
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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.

2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Phantom6.7L 12-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium12/19/14 mpg$5,850623
Phantom EWB6.7L 12-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium12/19/14 mpg$5,850623

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.

2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

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.

2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Phantom model years

Rolls-Royce Phantom by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Phantom13 mpg———
2026 Phantom14 mpg———
2025 Phantom14 mpg———
2024 Phantom14 mpg———
2023 Phantom14 mpg10—
2022 Phantom14 mpg10—
2021 Phantom14 mpg20—
2020 Phantom14 mpg10—
2019 Phantom14 mpg20—
2017 Phantom14 mpg———
2016 Phantom14 mpg10—
2015 Phantom14 mpg10—

All Rolls-Royce Phantom years compared · Decode a VIN

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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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