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2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn: 2 recalls, 0 owner complaints and up to 14 mpg combined.

2vehicle recalls
0owner complaints
0mention a crash
14best combined mpg
2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn
Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Recalls

2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.

Airbags Vehicle recall #16V914000 · 2016 · 3,506 vehicles

What's wrong: The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that May fail to ignite during a crash.

Why it matters: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017.

Airbags Vehicle recall #17V115000 · 2017 · 292 vehicles

What's wrong: The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that May fail to ignite during a crash.

Why it matters: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017.

Most-reported problems

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn so far.

Engines & fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionDriveCityHwyComb.Fuel
6.6 L 12-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive121914Premium

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FAQ

Does the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn get?

EPA ratings run up to 14 mpg combined (6.6 L, Automatic (S8)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.

Where can I get a 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

Other Dawn years

2017