Head-to-head reliability
Rolls Royce DAWN vs Toyota Camry
How the Rolls Royce DAWN 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 DAWN vs Toyota Camry: The DAWN has 0 complaints over 6 years and 2 air bag recalls, while the Camry has 2,143 complaints over 10 years, 31 recalls, and 181 crash-related reports. The Camry shows more reported power train, engine, and brake issues. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Rolls Royce DAWN or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Rolls Royce DAWN
The Rolls Royce DAWN is a low-volume luxury car, so it has very few owner complaints on file—zero over six years. That doesn't mean it's trouble-free; it means problems are less likely to be reported to NHTSA. The only recall subjects are air bags, so a buyer should still check for open recalls.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a high-volume family sedan with many owner complaints—about 214 per year over ten years. The most common areas are power train, engine, brakes, and electrical system. Some complaints describe serious issues like sudden acceleration, transmission grinding, and brake failure.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Rolls Royce DAWN | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 2,143 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 2 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 DAWN
No component data available.
The only recall information for the DAWN involves air bags. No owner complaints describe the exact failure, but air bag recalls can affect deployment. A buyer should confirm the recall was fixed.
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN395
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER342
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES290
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM246
Owners report grinding noises from the front during acceleration, and dealers sometimes say the transmission needs replacement. Some mention recalls for the same issue and parts being on backorder. This can mean costly repairs and long waits.
Complaints include sudden, uncontrollable acceleration that led to a crash, and engine codes for a coolant valve bypass. These are serious safety and repair concerns. A buyer should check for open recalls and have a mechanic scan for stored codes.
Drivers describe pressing the brake pedal with no response, such as going down a steep hill. This is a critical safety issue. Any used Camry should have its brakes inspected and any brake-related recalls checked.
Electrical complaints are among the top categories, though sample texts focus on other areas. Electrical gremlins can cause warning lights, battery drain, or sensor failures. A pre-purchase electrical check is wise.
“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 DAWN — 2 recalls
The defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
The risk: 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mi…
The risk: 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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 DAWN or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Rolls Royce DAWN has far fewer complaints per year (0 vs. about 214 for the Camry). But that is partly because so few DAWNs are on the road. In practice, the Camry has a well-documented pattern of power train, engine, and brake complaints, while the DAWN's main known issue is an air bag recall.
Key differences
- The DAWN has 0 complaints over 6 years; the Camry has 2,143 complaints over 10 years, including 181 crash-related and 163 injuries.
- Camry owners report specific failures like transmission grinding, sudden acceleration, and brake pedal failure; the DAWN has no owner complaint text on file.
- The DAWN's only recall subjects are air bags; the Camry has 31 recalls covering air bags, seats, wheels, and labels.
- The Camry's top complaint areas are power train, engine, brakes, and electrical; the DAWN has no top component data.
- Check for any open air bag recall by providing the VIN to a Rolls Royce dealer.
- Since there are no owner complaints, ask for a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on air bag system health.
- During a test drive, listen for grinding or whining from the transmission during acceleration.
- Test the brakes on a slope or empty road for any delay or lack of response, and ask for a brake inspection.
Before you buy
- For either car, run the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see open recalls.
- For the Camry, ask a mechanic to scan for engine codes, especially coolant valve bypass codes.
- For the Camry, have the transmission fluid checked and listen for unusual noises on a test drive.
- For the DAWN, confirm the air bag recall was completed and get a written report.
- For both, request a complete pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic.
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 DAWN | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 155 |
| 2020 | 0 | 270 |
| 2019 | 0 | 393 |
| 2018 | 0 | 736 |
| 2017 | 0 | 148 |
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 DAWN or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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- Comparison
- Rolls Royce DAWN vs Toyota Camry
- Rolls Royce DAWN total complaints
- 0
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,143
- Rolls Royce DAWN total recalls
- 2
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Rolls Royce DAWN avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 214.3
- More reliable overall
- Rolls Royce DAWN
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN