2012 Rolls-royce Ghost
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Rolls-royce Ghost is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.
2012 Rolls-royce Ghost at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 Rolls-royce Ghost recalls 2
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 …
Certain model year 2012 Ghost passenger vehicles manufactured from March 27, 2012, through July 13, 2012 were equipped with 20-inch tires, but the tire information label states that the vehicles were equipped with 19-inch tires. Therefore, the label does not conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims."
Fix: The owners of the affected vehicles have all received corrected tire information labels, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign.
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.
2012 Rolls-royce Ghost MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Rolls-royce Ghost costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2012 Rolls-royce Ghost — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 24
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 24.
The vehicle has been brought to the workshop with a complaint relating to the SoE function.
Bulletin RR64605110 · Equipment · Sep 2021Complaints of deposits, crystalisation or emulsification in the coolant expansion tanks.
Bulletin RR65562989 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2021Front 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 2021Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction.
Bulletin RR65547515 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2021The glovebox has difficulty opening and closing, or in some instances will not open or close
Bulletin RR65537744 · Equipment, Structure · May 2021The 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 2021Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction
Bulletin RR65547515 · Engine, Electrical System · May 2021The 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 2021Check 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 2021Jerking/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 2021Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GHOST RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2012 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 2024Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
