2020 Rolls-Royce Ghost (Mk2)

Ghost models manufactured between October 2019 and December 2022 were equipped with single-layer tempered glass protecting the digital instrument cluster. Crash testing revealed that under high-speed side impacts, this tempered glass could fracture into small, sharp fragments and propel into the passenger cabin. Official DVSA recall R/2023/275 was issued requiring dealers to apply an anti-shatter protective coating or film over the cluster glass free of charge.

Symptoms: Recall campaign notice R/2023/275 active on UK DVSA vehicle check, Single-layer tempered glass present over digital gauge cluster without safety coating...

Est. repair cost: £0 (Manufacturer recall / £1,800–£3,500 if replaced out-of-pocket)

The Ghost Mk2 utilizes a world-first Planar suspension architecture incorporating an upper wishbone damper unit mounted directly above the front wishbones alongside three-chamber air springs and stereo road-reading cameras. Driven on potholed UK roads, the upper wishbone dampers and articulated ride height sensors experience heavy cyclic stress. Damper seal weeping or sensor linkage play causes ride height deviations, knocking noises, and suspension fault warnings.

Symptoms: Subtle knocking or tapping noise from front wheelarch when traversing low-speed potholes, Car sitting noticeably lower on one corner after being parked overnight...

Est. repair cost: £1,500–£3,800