The 2021 Ghost is part of the RR21 generation (2021-2026), sold as a sedan. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.
Service schedule
Manufacturer rows link to Rolls-Royce's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.
| Service | Interval | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and filter (N74B68) Fundamental preventative maintenance requirement | 7,000 mi / 1 year | Independent |
| Engine air filter (N74B68) Replaced during major bi-annual service | 10,000 mi / 2 years | Independent |
| Cabin air filter (N74B68) Checked annually, replaced bi-annually | 10,000 mi / 1 year | Independent |
| Tire rotation (N74B68) Prevents accelerated wear on run-flat tires | 7,500 mi / 1 year | Independent |
| Brake fluid (N74B68) Flushed during bi-annual major service | 10,000 mi / 2 years | Independent |
| Engine coolant (N74B68) Flushed and replaced every five years | 5 years | Independent |
| Transmission fluid (N74B68) Extends the life of the 8-speed ZF internals | 30,000 mi | Independent |
| Spark plugs (N74B68) Replaced every three years or third visit | 3 years | Independent |
| Serpentine belt (N74B68) Drive belt and tensioner replacement | 18,000 mi / 2 years | Independent |
| Differential and transfer case fluid (N74B68) Critical maintenance for the new AWD system | 24,000 mi | Independent |
| 12V battery (N74B68) Condition checked at minor annual service | 10,000 mi / 1 year | Independent |
Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.
Fluids and engines
Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.
Known problems
Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.
From about 60,000 mi · $5,000-$9,000 to fix
Vehicle sagging, won't adjust to terrain
Source: autoscopecarcare.com
Steam from bonnet, overheating, radiator leaks
Source: europeanautospares.com
$1,400-$2,700 to fix
Display failures, false dashboard warnings
Source: europeanautospares.com
Safety recalls
From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Rolls-Royce dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
September 2023
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Rolls-Royce Ghost vehicles. The single-layer tempered glass protecting the instrument cluster may break in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will apply a protective coating on the instrument cluster's single-layer tempered glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2023. Owners may contact Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
July 2021
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
Shopping new? The Rolls-Royce Ghost guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.
Researched 2026-09-21. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.
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