Rolls-Royce Dawn: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Rolls-Royce Dawn across 6 model years: 0 owner complaints and 19 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 6.6 L · petrol · turbo · 12 cyl 2016–2021
- automatic, 8-speed 2016–2021
Drive: RWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The vehicles identified may potentially not transfer incoming voice audio during a telematics call due to…
- The vehicles identified may potentially not transfer incoming voice audio during a telematics call due to…
- Electronic Transmission Error
- The affected vehicles have been identified as having a potential issue concerning the rear brake carrier…
- Complaints of deposits, crystalisation or emulsification in the coolant expansion tanks
- Visible cracks or hazy areas present in the surface of the LED headlight lens
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars have recently seen a few cases of defective sealing rings on injectors
- Information and instructions on carrying out a Cylinder Leakage Test on an N74 engine
- Supporting Evidence for Oil Leaks
- Visible Condensation in Self-Aligning Hub Cap
- SoE - Diagnosis guides and quality reporting
- An issue has been identified concerning the programming of all Ghost, Wraith and Dawn RR4/5/6 model…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- $93,700 for a 2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn #salvage #copartamount per author: 298,281 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- $87,500 for a 2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn Base with rear-end damage #salvage #copartamount per author: 321,140 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- 2017 67 Rolls Royce Dawn 6.6 V12 Black Badge Convertible
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.