2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2020 models.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Pictured: 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan V12 Automatic 6.75 Front. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Midsize Station Wagons
Body styles
4dr SUV
Engines
6.7L 12-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
14 combined · 12 city / 20 hwy
Length
210.2 in
Curb weight
6,069 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
1 campaign

Pros & cons

What's good

Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 35% below the 2020 midsize station wagon average of 21.4 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan is a midsize station wagon offered with a 6.7L 12-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 210 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 130-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 6,069 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 20 highway), 35% worse than the 2020 midsize station wagon average of 21.4 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 1 recall campaign on file.

What changed for 2020

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2019 Cullinan — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2019; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2019 Cullinan →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV210.2 in78.7 in72.4 in129.9 in–6,069 lb49/51

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Cullinan6.7L 12-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive12 / 20 / 14-35%$5,850619
Cullinan Black Badge6.7L 12-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive12 / 20 / 14-35%$5,850619
1/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
1/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $17,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
21.4 MPG2020 Midsize Station Wagons average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2020 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

Recalls (1)

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly › Recliner · Mar 12, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V143000 · 102 vehicles

Problem
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 luggage compartment.
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 a crash.
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 belts will be inspected and replaced as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners acmay contt Rolls-Royce M Cotor Carsustomer Relations and Services at 1-833-765-5727.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Cullinan years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 Cullinan13–Not rated00
2026 Cullinan14210.2 inNot rated10
2025 Cullinan14210.2 inNot rated10
2024 Cullinan14210.2 inNot rated10
2023 Cullinan14210.2 inNot rated10
2022 Cullinan14210.2 inNot rated10
2021 Cullinan14210.2 inNot rated20
2019 Cullinan14210.2 inNot rated20

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Rolls-Royce. How we calculate this →