Rolls-Royce Dawn
6 model years from 2016 to 2021, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2016–2021
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 6.6L 12-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 14–15 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Interest
- 2,203 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2021 Dawn in brief
The 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn is a compact car offered with a 6.6L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 208 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,809 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 18 highway), 49% worse than the 2021 compact car average of 27.5 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Rolls-Royce Dawn has 6 model years in our data, from 2016 to 2021.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 15 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 14 to 15 MPG.
Buying used? 2021 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2017 is the year to avoid.
2017 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 0 owner complaints.
How the 2016 Dawn compares
The 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn is a compact car offered with a 6.6L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (12 city / 19 highway), 44% worse than the 2016 compact car average of 26.6 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.
About the Rolls-Royce Dawn
The Rolls-Royce Dawn is a convertible luxury grand tourer manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It was announced at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.
From the Wikipedia article "Rolls-Royce Dawn", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2021 Dawn pros & cons
Full 2021 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 49% below the 2021 compact car average of 27.5 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2021 Dawn
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2017 Dawn
0 owner complaints · 2 recalls
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 207.9 in | 5,809 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 207.9 in | 5,809 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 207.9 in | 5,809 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 207.9 in | 5,809 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 207.9 in | 5,809 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2017 Dawn
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 14 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Rolls-Royce. How we calculate this →