Recall 22V721 affects 2 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles for headlights that do not adequately illuminate road signs. Repair is free at any franchised Rolls-Royce dealer.
Rolls-Royce is recalling 2 2023 Phantom vehicles under recall 22V721 because the headlights did not receive a required metal coating. The defect keeps the low beams from adequately illuminating road signs, making signs harder for the driver to read and increasing crash risk; Rolls-Royce dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The headlamps on the 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom are the complete front lighting units. They house the low beams that light the road ahead and make signs, lane edges, and other fixed objects visible at night. The lamp assembly also has to meet federal lighting rules so the beam pattern reaches the right areas without scattering light where it does not belong.
On the recalled Phantoms, the headlamps did not receive the proper metal coating during supplier production. That coating is part of how the lamp reflects and shapes light from the low beam. Without it, the low beams do not adequately illuminate road signs, which means the vehicle does not conform to FMVSS 108.
There is no warning sign before failure. The lights can turn on and still give the driver less sign illumination than the system was designed to provide.
Who's affected?
| 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom | Headlights |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Improper headlight illumination makes road signs harder to read, which increases crash risk because the driver has less clear information at night or in low light. If your VIN is included, ask the dealer to replace the headlights before delivery or continued use. Repair is free at any franchised Rolls-Royce dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Rolls-Royce dealer to schedule the free headlight replacement that fixes low beams that do not adequately illuminate road signs.
- Reference recall number 22V721 when you call, since owner letters will not be mailed for affected vehicles still at dealerships.
- Call Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735 with questions about the repair or dealer scheduling.
- Use extra caution at night until the repair is complete, since poorly lit road signs are harder to read.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Rolls-Royce technician replaces the headlights covered by the recall so the low beams illuminate road signs as required. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Owner letters were not mailed because the affected 2023 Phantom vehicles were at dealerships when the recall was filed. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars New Vehicle Limited Warranty program, not through a separate reimbursement program.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| September 28, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| September 30, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 3, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V721?
Recall 22V721 covers 2 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles with headlights that missed a required metal coating application. The low beams can fail to illuminate road signs well enough, increasing crash risk. Rolls-Royce dealers will replace the headlights for free.
What should I do if my 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Phantom is included in recall 22V721. If it is, contact a franchised Rolls-Royce dealer to schedule the headlight replacement. Reference recall number 22V721 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Rolls-Royce dealers will replace the affected headlights free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility of road signs at night or in low-light driving. If the low beams do not illuminate signs properly, the driver has less time to read road information, increasing crash risk. The dealer repair is a free headlight replacement.
Will Rolls-Royce mail an owner letter for this recall?
No. Rolls-Royce did not mail owner notification letters because the affected vehicles were still at dealerships. Check your VIN if you own or are considering a 2023 Phantom, then contact a franchised Rolls-Royce dealer or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V721000 |
|---|---|
| Rolls-Royce customer service | 1-877-877-3735 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V721 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V721000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →