USED-CAR BUYER MODE · RISK RADAR2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom
2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom
reported issues, recalls & what to inspect
This report uses official federal safety records plus VeroRoad’s vehicle × tool evidence. It is a screening tool, not a reliability grade or prediction that your specific car will fail.
0 unique complaint records1 recall campaigns returned0 complaint rows with usable mileage10 local vehicle/tool evidence rows
NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted allegations, not verified failures. Raw complaint totals are not failure rates because vehicle sales/exposure are not normalized here. A recall is an official safety campaign, but your VIN may or may not be included.
REPORTED-ISSUE RADAR
Which systems appear most often in the complaint record?
Use this to prioritize inspection effort, not to label the vehicle “good” or “bad.”
0 crash-tagged0 fire-tagged0 reported injuries0 reported deaths
No complaint rows returned for this query.
That does not prove the vehicle has no problems. Use the exact VIN, service history and an independent inspection.
MILEAGE TIMELINE
Where were mileage-at-failure values reported?
NHTSA did not return enough usable mileage values for a timeline.
SAFETY RECALLS
Decode VIN first →Official campaigns returned for this model-year query
Open the exact VIN before purchase to determine whether a campaign applies and whether the remedy was completed.
19V684000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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."
Why it matters: 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.
Reported 27/09/2019 · Verify exact VIN applicability.PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTOR
What I would inspect before money changes hands
The highest reported component groups are converted into inspection tasks. They are not diagnoses.
Baseline vehicle inspection
- Cold start, road test and full-system scan
- Check fluids, leaks, tires, brakes and battery
- Review maintenance, collision and recall history
SCAN INTEGRITY CHECK
Make it harder for a recently cleared warning light to fool you.
A clean dashboard is not the same as a clean scan. Readiness monitors, pending codes and permanent codes provide useful context during a pre-purchase inspection.
- Run a full-system scan before clearing anything
- Read current, pending and permanent powertrain codes
- Check readiness monitors; multiple “Not Ready” monitors can be consistent with a recently cleared ECU or disconnected battery
- Save freeze-frame data for any stored emissions/powertrain fault
- Scan ABS, SRS, transmission and body modules when the tool supports them
- Check 12V battery / charging condition because low voltage can create misleading module faults
TSBs & MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATIONS
Look beyond recalls.
Manufacturers submit service bulletins, warranty extensions, repair instructions and other communications to NHTSA. These documents can reveal service procedures and known conditions that are not necessarily safety recalls.
SCANNER × VEHICLE EVIDENCE
Run the full vehicle finder →Tools that intersect this inspection path
These recommendations use VeroRoad’s existing exact vehicle/function evidence. Fit comes before price.
0 stronger-evidence functions · 48/100 avg
Autel MaxiCOM MK900-BT
Intersects 4 functions used in this inspection path.
0 stronger-evidence functions · 48/100 avg
XTOOL D8 (2026)
Intersects 4 functions used in this inspection path.
0 stronger-evidence functions · 48/100 avg
Autel MaxiCOM MK900-TS
Intersects 4 functions used in this inspection path.
0 stronger-evidence functions · 48/100 avg
TOPDON ArtiDiag900 Lite
Intersects 4 functions used in this inspection path.
INSPECTION KIT
Useful supporting equipment
A scanner cannot replace physical inspection and measurement. These tools cover common gaps.
Battery & resistance testerTOPDON BT600 Plus
Professional battery and resistance testing with sequence testing for higher-volume work.
Check price on Amazon →Professional handheld thermal cameraTOPDON TC005
Useful for locating abnormal heat in electrical, mechanical and EV-related troubleshooting without assuming it is mandatory for every job.
Check price on Amazon →Multimeter/current-clamp accessory kitAutel MaxiBAS BTAK
Adds multimeter and current-clamp measurements for deeper electrical troubleshooting when paired with supported MaxiBAS tools.
Check price on Amazon →TPMS diagnostic/programming tabletAutel MaxiTPMS TS900
Dedicated TPMS workflow plus diagnostics and service functions; strong fit when TPMS is a frequent shop job.
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Risk Radar by year
SOURCE TRANSPARENCY
Where these signals come from
Federal data are fetched from NHTSA’s public APIs. VeroRoad aggregates the records into screening signals and keeps complaints separate from confirmed recalls.