2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags 2017-02-23 · campaign 17V115000 · 292 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags 2016-12-20 · campaign 16V914000 · 3,506 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (15)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:electrical 2022-08-16 · A08202201UC · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the vehicles identified may potentially not transfer incoming voice audio during a telematics call due to the 3g network deactivation in the united states. therefore, this will affect all connected services voice audio in an emergency call (e-call), concierge call and roadside assist calls.
Power Train 2021-12-06 · RRA12202102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
electronic transmission error.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-09-01 · RR65562989 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaints of deposits, crystalisation or emulsification in the coolant expansion tanks.
Exterior Lighting 2021-04-01 · RR65334268 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
visible cracks or hazy areas present in the surface of the led headlight lens
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-10-01 · RRA10202005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
supporting evidence for oil leaks: in order for rolls-royce motor cars to continuously improve product quality, visual evidence is now required to support all claims for repairs to components due to oil leakage concerns.
Wheels 2020-10-01 · RR65502968 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
visible condensation in self-aligning hub cap: the centre hub caps with self-aligning rr emblems have visible moisture behind the clear lens.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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