AI Damage2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn: common problems
The maker issued 15 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 15
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
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
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
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 the 3G network deactivation in the United States. Therefore, this will affect all Connected Services voice audio…
- Electronic Transmission Error
- 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
- 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.
- Visible Condensation in Self-Aligning Hub Cap
The centre hub caps with self-aligning RR emblems have visible moisture behind the clear lens.
- SoE - Diagnosis guides and quality reporting
The vehicle has been brought to the workshop with a complaint relating to the SoE function.
- An issue has been identified concerning the programming of all Ghost, Wraith and Dawn RR4/5/6 model…
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…
- A number of Rolls-Royce Ghost (RR4), Wraith (RR5) and Dawn (RR6) vehicles have been identified as having…
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…
- 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.
- Creaking noise from around the steering the wheel / steering column area when steering
- Visible cracks or hazy areas present in the surface of the LED headlight lens
NHTSA lists 15 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 15 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn?
NHTSA lists 15 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
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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.