Head-to-head reliability
Rolls Royce Cullinan vs Honda Accord
How the Rolls Royce Cullinan and Honda Accord compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Rolls Royce Cullinan vs Honda Accord: The Cullinan has 0 complaints over 8 years and 10 recalls, while the Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years, 38 recalls, and 162 crash-related complaints. The Cullinan shows no owner complaint pattern; the Accord shows engine, electrical, and driver-assist reports. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Rolls Royce Cullinan or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Rolls Royce Cullinan
The Rolls Royce Cullinan is a low-volume luxury SUV with no owner complaints filed over eight years, so there is no reported pattern of recurring breakdowns from drivers. Its ten recalls are mostly for seat belt critical fasteners, plus brake lights and a rear camera sensing system. In ownership terms, that means the main documented reliability concern is recall-related hardware, not repeated mechanical failures reported by owners. Because there is no complaint text on record, buyers should treat the Cullinan as a vehicle where the public record is thin rather than proven trouble-free.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan with 4,524 complaints over ten years, averaging about 452 per year, and 38 recalls. Owner reports cluster around the engine, electrical system, forward collision avoidance, fuel system, and other areas, with 162 crash-related complaints, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths in the data. The sample complaints describe stalling or losing speed, rough engine transitions, power steering and braking lockup, tire failure after service, and adaptive cruise control issues. For a first-time buyer, that means the Accord has a much larger and more detailed public record of problems to review.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Rolls Royce Cullinan | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 10 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 162 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 452.4 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 146 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 3 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Rolls Royce Cullinan
No component data available.
The Cullinan has multiple recalls for seat belt critical fasteners, which are the hardware that keeps the belt anchored. A buyer should confirm those recall repairs were completed, because a loose or improperly fastened belt anchor can affect restraint performance in a crash.
One recall covers exterior lighting brake lights. If the brake lights do not work as intended, other drivers may not see the vehicle slowing, so a buyer should verify this recall was addressed.
A recall covers the rear camera sensing system. A camera that fails or displays poorly can make backing up harder, so check that the recall fix was performed and that the camera works.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Owners report alarms for brake, hill descent, ABS, and critical failure while driving, with the vehicle losing speed. Others describe rattling noises while accelerating and rough transitions between EV and gas mode. These reports matter because a loss of speed at highway speeds can be a serious drivability concern.
Complaints include electronic power steering and braking systems failing and locking up at highway speeds, as well as a TPMS warning followed by a tire failure. Electrical faults that affect steering or braking are high-priority checks for any used-car buyer.
Owners describe the system failing to resolve a threat and unexpected behavior with adaptive cruise control set at highway speed. Because these systems are meant to help avoid crashes, repeated unresolved warnings or unexpected braking are worth investigating.
The fuel system is a top complaint area, and there is a recall for the gasoline fuel pump. A failing fuel pump can cause stalling or loss of power, so a buyer should confirm the recall was completed and watch for hesitation or stalling.
“Vehicle drove normally in the morning commute. In the afternoon commute it started normally and as i approached highway speeds the alarms started showing up. the Brake, hill descent system, abs, critical failure. the vehicle started losing speed and could not…”
“Vehicle makes rattling noises while accelerating similar to a diesel engine also rough transitions between EV mode and Gas mode also when you press the charge button the engine makes a very noticeable jerk once it’s on ,Honda does not want to fix my issue and…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Rolls Royce Cullinan — 10 recalls
The defect: BMW of North America, LLC (Rolls-Royce) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan vehicles. The fixing bolts may not have been properly tightened. The bolts may loosen and damage the left or right rear seat belt webbing or allow the backrest to move under pressure from items in the luggag…
The risk: A damaged seat belt or unsecured seat back may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of 135/2,000 Safety Risk: Crash Fire Death Injury Consumer Advisories: Do Not Drive Park Outside Remedy Description:injury during…
The fix: Owners are advised not to use the rear seats or luggage compartment until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect, tighten, or replace the fixing bolts as necessary, free of charge. In addition, the left and right rear seat bel…
The defect: BMW of North America, LLC (Rolls-Royce) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan vehicles. The fixing bolts may not have been properly tightened. The bolts may loosen and damage the left or right rear seat belt webbing or allow the backrest to move under pressure from items in the luggag…
The risk: A damaged seat belt or unsecured seat back may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of 135/2,000 Safety Risk: Crash Fire Death Injury Consumer Advisories: Do Not Drive Park Outside Remedy Description:injury during…
The fix: Owners are advised not to use the rear seats or luggage compartment until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect, tighten, or replace the fixing bolts as necessary, free of charge. In addition, the left and right rear seat bel…
The defect: BMW of North America, LLC (Rolls-Royce) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan vehicles. The fixing bolts may not have been properly tightened. The bolts may loosen and damage the left or right rear seat belt webbing or allow the backrest to move under pressure from items in the luggag…
The risk: A damaged seat belt or unsecured seat back may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of 135/2,000 Safety Risk: Crash Fire Death Injury Consumer Advisories: Do Not Drive Park Outside Remedy Description:injury during…
The fix: Owners are advised not to use the rear seats or luggage compartment until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect, tighten, or replace the fixing bolts as necessary, free of charge. In addition, the left and right rear seat bel…
The defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan vehicles. The brake lights may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Eq…
The risk: Without a sufficient level of brightness from the brake lights, the vehicle may have reduced visibility to other drivers when braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will notify owners, and Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers will update the brake light software, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2019. Owners may contact Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Customer Relations and Services…
Honda Accord — 38 recalls
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identificati…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
The risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipat…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint sys…
The risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura R…
The risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls ar…
Buyer analysis
Rolls Royce Cullinan or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Rolls Royce Cullinan has 0 complaints per year over 8 years, while the Honda Accord averages about 452 complaints per year over 10 years. In practice, the Cullinan has far fewer reported owner complaints, but it also has 10 recalls and no complaint text to review. The Accord gives buyers a much larger public record to inspect, including 162 crash-related complaints and 146 injuries.
Key differences
- The Cullinan has 0 complaints over 8 years, while the Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years, about 452 per year.
- The Cullinan's recalls center on seat belt critical fasteners, brake lights, and rear camera sensing, while the Accord's recalls include hybrid power control software, spare tire, rear seat belt retractor, front passenger occupant sensor, and fuel pump.
- Accord owners report engine stalling or losing speed, rough EV-to-gas transitions, and power steering and braking lockup, while the Cullinan has no owner complaint text on record.
- The Accord data includes 162 crash-related complaints, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths, while the Cullinan data shows 0 crash-related, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths.
- Confirm the seat belt critical fastener recalls were completed, since multiple recalls target the hardware that anchors the belts.
- Check that the brake light and rear camera sensing recalls were repaired, and test the brake lights and backup camera before buying.
- Listen for rattling noises while accelerating and feel for rough transitions between EV and gas mode, which owners report on the Accord.
- Watch for brake, hill descent, ABS, or critical failure alarms and any loss of speed, and confirm the fuel pump and hybrid power control recalls were done.
Before you buy
- Ask for a written recall history and proof that every open recall was repaired on the specific vehicle you are considering.
- On the Cullinan, inspect seat belt anchors, brake lights, and the rear camera, since those are the recall areas.
- On the Accord, test drive at highway speed and watch for warning lights, stalling, rough engine transitions, and adaptive cruise control behavior.
- For the Accord, check for the fuel pump recall and any signs of hesitation or loss of power, and confirm the hybrid power control software update was applied.
- Have a independent mechanic scan for stored fault codes and inspect the electrical system, steering, and braking components before purchase.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Rolls Royce Cullinan | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 | 0 | 109 |
| 2024 | 0 | 219 |
| 2023 | 0 | 226 |
| 2022 | 0 | 252 |
| 2021 | 0 | 234 |
| 2020 | 0 | 362 |
| 2019 | 0 | 691 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Rolls Royce Cullinan or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Rolls Royce Cullinan vs Honda Accord
- Rolls Royce Cullinan total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Rolls Royce Cullinan total recalls
- 10
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Rolls Royce Cullinan avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Rolls Royce Cullinan
- Honda Accord top complaint area
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