Head-to-head reliability
Rolls Royce Cullinan vs Toyota Camry
How the Rolls Royce Cullinan and Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry: The Cullinan has 0 complaints over 8 years and 10 recalls, while the Camry has 2,143 complaints over 10 years, 31 recalls, and 181 crash-related reports. The Camry shows more reported owner issues, including brake and transmission problems. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Rolls Royce Cullinan or Toyota Camry 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 real-world failures from drivers. Its ten recalls are mostly for seat belt fasteners, brake lights, and backup cameras, which are safety-related but not widespread breakdowns. For a buyer, this means you are unlikely to find a long list of recurring owner gripes, but you should still verify that recall repairs were completed. Living with it is more about costly maintenance and rare parts than about frequent unexpected failures.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a high-volume sedan with 2,143 complaints over ten years, averaging about 214 per year, so owners report many issues. The most common areas are the power train, engine, brakes, and electrical system, with some complaints describing sudden acceleration, transmission grinding, and brake failure. There are also 181 crash-related complaints, 163 injuries, and one death, which shows some reported problems can be serious. For a buyer, this means you should check for open recalls and have a mechanic inspect the transmission, brakes, and engine carefully.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Rolls Royce Cullinan | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 2,143 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 10 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 181 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 214.3 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 163 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 1 |
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.
Multiple recalls involve critical fasteners in the seat belt system. If a fastener is not secure, the belt may not hold you properly in a crash, so you should confirm the recall repair was done.
A recall covers brake light failure. If the brake lights do not work, other drivers may not know you are stopping, which raises the risk of a rear-end crash.
A recall addresses the backup camera sensing system. If the camera fails, you lose a key aid when reversing, making it harder to see people or objects behind you.
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN395
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER342
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES290
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM246
Owners report grinding noises from the front during acceleration, and some dealers say the transmission needs replacement. Others describe sudden acceleration, including one case where the car crashed and was totaled.
Complaints include sudden acceleration and a coolant valve bypass issue that can trigger a maintenance warning. One owner said the car accelerated uncontrollably three times and eventually crashed.
Owners report the brake pedal going to the floor with no response, such as on a steep hill, and also a case where braking in a parking lot required extra force. Loss of braking can lead to a crash.
This is a top complaint area, though the sample texts focus on other parts. Electrical gremlins can affect many systems, so a pre-purchase inspection should check for warning lights and battery/charging issues.
“I turned into a restaurant’s parking lot, found a spot and slowly drove into the lot, I eased off the gas pedal and gently applying the brake as the lot has a slight downward slope. When I reach the chunk (the parking block), I added more force to the brake,…”
“Grinding noise coming from front end upon acceleration. Brought to dealership who confirmed noises coming from transmission. Transmission needs to be replaced per dealer recommendation. Recalls on 2021 Toyota Camry for same issue. Transmissions on backorder a…”
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 (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…
Toyota Camry — 31 recalls
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir…
The risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
The risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
Buyer analysis
Rolls Royce Cullinan or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Rolls Royce Cullinan has 0 complaints per year, while the Toyota Camry has about 214 per year, so the Cullinan has far fewer reported owner issues. In practice, the Camry is more likely to have a documented problem, including serious ones like brake failure or sudden acceleration. The Cullinan’s main risk is recall-related safety items, not a long list of owner complaints.
Key differences
- The Cullinan has 0 owner complaints over 8 years, while the Camry has 2,143 over 10 years, so the Camry has a much larger reported problem history.
- Camry complaints include serious safety events: 181 crash-related, 163 injuries, and 1 death; the Cullinan has 0 in each of those categories.
- Cullinan issues are recall-only, mainly seat belt fasteners, brake lights, and backup camera; Camry owners report real failures like transmission grinding, sudden acceleration, and brake loss.
- The Camry’s top complaint areas are power train, engine, brakes, and electrical, while the Cullinan has no top complaint areas because no complaints were filed.
- Check that all seat belt critical fastener recalls have been repaired, since multiple recalls target this safety system.
- Verify the brake light and backup camera recalls were completed, as these affect visibility and signaling.
- Listen for grinding noises from the front during acceleration and test the transmission carefully, as owners report transmission replacement.
- Test the brakes on a slope and at low speed for any loss of response or need for extra force, since owners report brake failure.
Before you buy
- Ask for a written recall history and confirm all open recalls are fixed before purchase.
- Have a mechanic inspect the transmission and engine for the Camry, and check for sudden acceleration or coolant valve issues.
- For the Cullinan, verify seat belt, brake light, and backup camera recall repairs were done by a dealer.
- Test drive both vehicles in stop-and-go traffic, on a hill, and in a parking lot to feel for brake or acceleration problems.
- Request a pre-purchase inspection from a shop that knows the specific model, and review any stored trouble codes.
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 | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 119 |
| 2025 | 0 | 153 |
| 2024 | 0 | 48 |
| 2023 | 0 | 62 |
| 2022 | 0 | 59 |
| 2021 | 0 | 155 |
| 2020 | 0 | 270 |
| 2019 | 0 | 393 |
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 Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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- Comparison
- Rolls Royce Cullinan vs Toyota Camry
- Rolls Royce Cullinan total complaints
- 0
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,143
- Rolls Royce Cullinan total recalls
- 10
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Rolls Royce Cullinan avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 214.3
- More reliable overall
- Rolls Royce Cullinan
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN