The worst 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom problems
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Recalls 1
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- 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.
Recall number 19V684000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom 25
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- A Rolls-Royce Phantom (RR11/12), Ghost (RR21/22) and Cullinan (RR31) vehicles have been identified as...
- The vehicle has been brought to the workshop with a complaint relating to the SoE function.
- Complaints of deposits, crystalisation or emulsification in the coolant expansion tanks.
- Customer complains the CID monitor does not extend or retract correctly, for example stuck in the lowered...
- Front brakes squeaking with low brake pressure during low speed maneuvering or parking, at ambient...
- Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction.
- The customer complains there is little or no cooling effect from the air conditioning system
- Visible cracks or hazy areas present in the surface of the LED headlight lens
- Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant The Check control message (ID166) appears despite correct...
- The check control message "It is possible to continue driving
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Is the 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom?
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How many recalls does the 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom have?
1 recall, covering back over prevention.
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