Model year guide

2010 Rolls-royce Ghost

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Rolls-royce Ghost is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.

2010 Rolls-royce Ghost — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2010 Rolls-royce Ghost at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined15 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2010 Rolls-royce Ghost recalls 3

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger NHTSA Campaign #18V248000 · 18/04/2018

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadst…

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive …

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger NHTSA Campaign #12V166000 · 10/04/2012

ROLLS-ROYCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 GHOST VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.

Fix: ROLLS-ROYCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-877-877-3735.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/supercharger NHTSA Campaign #11V522000 · 20/10/2011

ROLLS-ROYCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 GHOST VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2010, EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES, BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.

Fix: ROLLS-ROYCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-877-877-3735.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2010 Rolls-royce Ghost MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,500
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume111 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$15,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Rolls-royce Ghost costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$27,500
Fuel only$27,500
Per mile$0.37

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 22

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 22.

The vehicle has been brought to the workshop with a complaint relating to the SoE function.

Bulletin RR64605110 · Equipment · Sep 2021

Complaints of deposits, crystalisation or emulsification in the coolant expansion tanks.

Bulletin RR65562989 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2021

Front brakes squeaking with low brake pressure during low speed maneuvering or parking, at ambient temperatures of +5 to -5?C (41 - 23?F). If the brakes are cold, when the driver brakes for the ?rst time after the start of the journey or when driving for a lon…

Bulletin RR65499571 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2021

Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction.

Bulletin RR65547515 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2021

The glovebox has difficulty opening and closing, or in some instances will not open or close

Bulletin RR65537744 · Equipment, Structure · May 2021

The engine oil level has not been determined for a long time. Please measure engine oil level. The check control message (ID 961) can occur on a new vehicle even with very low usage or relatively low operating hours.

Bulletin RR65537732 · Equipment, Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2021

Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction

Bulletin RR65547515 · Engine, Electrical System · May 2021

The driver or passenger door locking function fails to lock and unlock correctly. The customer complains of a sporadic check control message for a door malfunction warning when driving off.

Bulletin RR65521987 · Latches/locks/linkages, Structure · Apr 2021

Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant The Check control message (ID166) appears despite correct coolant level. Coolant is visible in the expansion tank. The complaint occurs sporadically. The problem described here only concerns the High Temperature c…

Bulletin RR65522171 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2021

Jerking/Jolting when cornering or accelerating from low speeds and at low to medium loads. Complaint is also perceived as tension fluctuations.

Bulletin RR65537163 · Engine, Power Train, Equipment · Apr 2021

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GHOST. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2010 Rolls-royce Ghost. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Label

Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: Thi…

Transport Canada #2024544 · Aug 2024

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump. Note: Owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors until the remedy is applied. Additional note: This is an e…

Transport Canada #2018195 · Apr 2018

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump. Note: Owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors until the remedy is applied.

Transport Canada #2011376 · Oct 2011

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2010 Rolls-royce Ghost trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
6.6L 12-cyl 563 hp

2010 Rolls-royce Ghost vehicles on record

Other Rolls-royce Ghost model years

2010 Rolls-royce Ghost — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Rolls-royce Ghost have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Rolls-royce Ghost. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Rolls-royce Ghost get?

The 2010 Rolls-royce Ghost has a U.S. EPA estimate of 15 mpg combined (13 city / 20 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.