NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint for the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom. Most complaints involve fuel system, gasoline (1). The EPA rates it 14 mpg combined.
ROLLS-ROYCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2010 PHANTOM, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PHANTOM DROPHEAD COUPE, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 PHANTOM COUPE VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE ADDED FUEL THE NOZZLE BECAME STUCK IN THE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REDUCED THE SIZE OF THE FILLER HOLE SO THAT THE NOZZLE WOULD NOT GET STUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR THE FAILURE. ROLLS ROYCE WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,970 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,627.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Auto (S6), 12 cyl, 6.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,700 | 635 |
| Phantom Coupe Auto (S6), 12 cyl, 6.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,700 | 635 |
| Phantom Drophead Coupe Auto (S6), 12 cyl, 6.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,700 | 635 |
| Phantom EWB Auto (S6), 12 cyl, 6.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,700 | 635 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
1 safety recall as of Oct 28, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are fuel system, gasoline (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom at 14 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).