2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2021 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
2 campaigns

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, 33% below the 2021 midsize station wagon average of 21 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 2021 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), 33% worse than the 2021 midsize station wagon average of 21 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 2 recall campaigns on file.

What changed for 2021

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2020 Cullinan — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2020; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2020 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 / 14-33%$5,850618
Cullinan Black Badge6.7L 12-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive12 / 20 / 14-33%$5,850618
1/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
1/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $17,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
21 MPG2021 Midsize Station Wagons average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2021 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

Recalls (2)

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.
Seat Belts · Jul 21, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V554000 · 21,537 vehicles

Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls 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 2021 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
2020 Cullinan14210.2 inNot rated10
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 →