No Cars Recalled in India, Says Rolls-Royce

Earlier this month, Rolls-Royce announced a recall for the Cullinan in the United States of America. A total of 102 units of the luxury SUV were recalled in the USA through a notification released on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website. This is a significant number since Rolls-Royce is an ultra-luxurious car brand that is known for its perfection.

The recall notification, dated 12 March 2026, was filed by BMW North America. It states that both Cullinan Series I and Series II manufactured between 27 November 2019 and 19 November 2025 have been affected by this recall. Given that every Rolls-Royce Motor Cars model is handcrafted at its state-of-the-art facility in Goodwood, England, it raises the question of whether any unit delivered in India is affected by this recall.

Acko Drive got in touch with Rolls-Royce Asia Pacific, that handles the brand’s operations in India, through email and inquired about the status of any recall in India. Responding to the email, the luxury carmaker said that no units of the Cullinan or any other Rolls-Royce model have been recalled in India. This confirms that no Rolls-Royce car in India has been affected.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan: Where’s the fault?

BMW, the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, has advised owners of affected the Cullinan units in the USA to avoid using the rear seats for now. In practical terms, that’s a significant limitation, since most Cullinans are driven by chauffeurs, with owners typically seated at the back. The warning follows the discovery that some rear seatbelt components may not have been tightened correctly during assembly.

As outlined in the recall report, the concern lies with fastening bolts in the rear seating area. These bolts secure the seatbelt assemblies on both sides and also hold the locking brackets for the rear backrest in place. In certain vehicles, one or more of these may not have been torqued to the required specification at the factory.

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While it might seem minor at first, a loose or under-tightened bolt can pose serious risks over time. In the event of a crash, the rear seatbelts may not function as intended, and the backrest could shift forward under load — especially if there’s luggage in the boot. Both situations increase the risk of injury for rear occupants, who are typically the primary passengers in a Cullinan.

The issue first surfaced on 23 January, when engineers noticed an unusual rattling sound during a routine quality check. A closer look revealed a loose bolt near the rear seat. When a similar fault was found in another vehicle, it prompted a deeper investigation, eventually leading the company to initiate a voluntary recall.