# Rolls-Royce Cullinan buying guide

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Buying guide · 2019 on · Updated Oct 1, 2026

The Cullinan has no model year the sources tell you to avoid, but service history, specification and the warranty left on a used one all deserve close attention.

**Median asking price: $329,999** (Across 83 live listings)

- Asking prices: $221,495 to $901,975, middle half $284k to $470k
- For sale: 83
- Lowest price: $221,495
- Model years: 2019 on
- Versions for sale: 1

## The Cullinan as a used buy

Buying a used Rolls-Royce Cullinan means weighing out-of-warranty exposure, which the [marque's own buyer's guide](https://marquecars.com/journal/rolls-royce-cullinan-buyers-guide) calls the main risk. Every one pairs a twin-turbo 6.75-liter V12 with an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, so the choice comes down to age, specification and paperwork rather than drivetrain.

It is Rolls-Royce's first SUV, built on the aluminium Architecture of Luxury, and it has been on sale since 2019. It comes as a four- or five-seater with a two-part split tailgate. Compared with other Rolls-Royce models it adds all-wheel drive and SUV running costs, as [audi-net.com](https://audi-net.com/rolls-royce/) points out.

A full service record and an inspection by someone who knows the marque matter most. You can browse [used Cullinans for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/rolls-royce/cullinan) to see how many come with both, or look at [every Rolls-Royce for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/rolls-royce) if you are still comparing models.

## Cullinan years and versions

The first-generation Series I ran from 2018 to 2023, and the mechanical package did not change fundamentally across that run. The standard car makes 563 hp and 627 lb-ft, and the Black Badge, added for 2020, makes 592 hp and 664 lb-ft. Peak torque arrives at 1,600 rpm in both.

The Series II facelift arrived in 2024. It brought an illuminated grille, redesigned vertical headlights, a new front bumper and a single curved glass panel for the instruments and infotainment. The platform and V12 carry over, so it is a design and software update rather than a mechanical one.

[CarsCounsel](https://carscounsel.com/rolls-royce-cullinan-best-worst-years/) names the 2023-2026 Series II cars as the best years, says 2018-2019 cars deserve careful handling, and gives no model year an Avoid verdict. The marque's [year-by-year guide](https://marquecars.com/journal/best-year-used-cullinan) instead recommends a 2021 or 2022 standard car with full dealer service history. A used Series I Black Badge is called the strongest play in the range, with a durable resale premium over the standard car.

Specification matters more than model year, and a documented, coherent Bespoke build holds value best. Black Badge darkened brightwork, wheels and interior treatments can cost more to replace or refinish than standard parts, so look at their condition closely. Our [Cullinan market page](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base) lists every one for sale, and the [price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/rolls-royce/cullinan) shows what each year is asking.

## Cullinan versions for sale now

Every version in our latest scan, most listed first. Each links to its own page with deal analysis and market history.

| Version | Model years | For sale | Median price |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base) | 2021-2027 | 83 | $329,999 |

## Common Cullinan problems

Most of what is on record is recalls and electronics concerns, plus one point about upkeep.

### Seat recliner bolts

Certain 2020-2026 Cullinans were recalled because the seat fixing bolts may not have been tightened properly. They can loosen and damage the rear seat belt webbing or let the backrest move under luggage pressure. Dealers inspect and tighten them.

### Brake light brightness

A recall covered certain 2019 cars whose brake lights may fall short of FMVSS 108. [Edmunds](https://www.edmunds.com/rolls-royce/cullinan/2019/review/) puts the affected count at 403 vehicles built between 2018-10-24 and 2019-06-14.

### Seatbelt connector recall

Cars from 2018-2019 were also covered by a seatbelt connector recall, according to CarsCounsel.

### Back-over camera

One 2019 recall on record concerns the back-over prevention camera system, so confirm on an early car that the work was done.

### Infotainment and sensors

Some owners report minor infotainment or sensor concerns, usually resolved by software updates. Repeated warnings justify a scan for stored fault codes.

### Suspension, doors, electronics

USCT rates the V12 and gearbox as durable, but says reliability depends on keeping the suspension, doors and electronics maintained through a specialist. Gaps in that upkeep are what to look for in the history.

## What to check on a used Cullinan

- Book an independent pre-purchase inspection with a marque-experienced specialist and ask for the full service history.
- Confirm recall completion against the car's VIN before you commit.
- Run the air suspension up, down and through self-leveling, and walk away if a corner sits low or a chassis warning appears.
- Operate the two-part tailgate, powered doors and retractable luggage cover several times.
- Test the Viewing Suite seats where fitted.
- Check that the four tires match, then inspect brake condition and the underbody, because of the car's height and weight.
- Treat very low mileage with suspicion and look for weak batteries, aged tires and dried seals from long storage.
- Scan for stored fault codes and test infotainment, driver-assist cameras and parking sensors.
- Inspect Black Badge darkened brightwork, wheels and interior finishes for wear, since refinishing can cost more than standard parts.

## Cullinan running costs

The marque's guide puts a scheduled annual dealer service at $5,000 to $9,000, with a major service above $12,000. A set of the car's large tires runs $4,000 to $6,000. Insurance in a major US metro typically runs $5,000 to $15,000 a year. All of these are US figures.

Rolls-Royce's US new-car warranty lasts four years with unlimited mileage, so the date a car entered service decides how much cover is left. Provenance Pre-Owned includes up to two years of servicing and roadside assistance. The year-by-year guide adds that the Cullinan loses about 17.7% of its value over three years and 40.2% over five. For the market side, see our [guide to what a Rolls-Royce costs](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/rolls-royce).

## Cullinan recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists four recall campaigns for the Cullinan across 2019 to 2027. One covers seat fixing bolts on certain 2020-2026 cars, which could damage the rear seat belt webbing or let the backrest move. The others cover seat belts on 2021 cars, the back-over prevention system on 2019 cars and weak brake lights on 2019 cars. A campaign for one model year does not mean every car of that year was affected, so check a car's VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup.

Owners have filed no complaints with NHTSA for these model years as of 2026-10-31.

## NHTSA recalls for the Cullinan

Every recall campaign the carmaker filed with NHTSA for the 2019 to 2027 model years, newest first, as of Oct 31, 2026. Not every car of a listed year was affected: check a car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

| Campaign | Reported | Model years | Component | What can happen |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26V143000 | Mar 12, 2026 | 2020 to 2026 | Seat belts | 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. |
| 21V554000 | Jul 21, 2021 | 2021 | Seat belts | During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury. |
| 19V684000 | Sep 28, 2019 | 2019 | Back over prevention | The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. |
| 19V612000 | Aug 21, 2019 | 2019 | Exterior lighting | Without a sufficient level of brightness from the brake lights, the vehicle may have reduced visibility to other drivers when braking, increasing the risk of a crash. |

## Best Cullinan deals right now

23 deals priced below market right now, the best by about $117,544. Members get the VIN, dealer, listing link and a ready-to-send negotiation email for each one.

- 2027 Rolls-Royce Cullinan: asking $481,975 · $118k below market · 50 mi · Miami, FL · deal score 98 of 100
- 2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan: asking $472,630 · $88k below market · 211 mi · Charlotte, NC · deal score 98 of 100
- 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan: asking $426,584 · $71k below market · 875 mi · Fort Lauderdale, FL · deal score 96 of 100
- 2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan: asking $243,076 · $37k below market · 32,075 mi · Charlotte, NC · deal score 95 of 100
- 2024 Rolls-Royce Cullinan: asking $349,690 · $45k below market · 8,317 mi · Pompano Beach, FL · deal score 91 of 100
- 2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan: asking $247,166 · $26k below market · 15,667 mi · Calabasas, CA · deal score 88 of 100

[Unlock all 23 deals](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/upgrade). Members see every deal's VIN, dealer and listing link, plus a negotiation email.

## Cullinan prices by model year

Median asking price for each model year in our latest scan, with the number of cars listed and their price range.

- 2027: $481,975 (1 for sale · median 50 mi)
- [2026](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/rolls-royce/cullinan/2026): $493,076 (13 for sale · $467,076 to $901,975 · median 1,306 mi)
- [2025](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/rolls-royce/cullinan/2025): $463,076 (18 for sale · $403,973 to $701,975 · median 4,649 mi)
- [2024](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/rolls-royce/cullinan/2024): $349,690 (7 for sale · $310,076 to $379,999 · median 10,510 mi)
- [2023](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/rolls-royce/cullinan/2023): $304,481 (18 for sale · $243,076 to $482,493 · median 17,814 mi)
- [2022](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/rolls-royce/cullinan/2022): $285,047 (16 for sale · $236,994 to $350,293 · median 19,824 mi)
- [2021](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/rolls-royce/cullinan/2021): $264,145 (10 for sale · $221,495 to $299,935 · median 27,566 mi)

[Cullinan price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/rolls-royce/cullinan)

## Cullinan fair values by trim and year

Our fair value is what comparable cars, same trim and model year with typical miles, are listed at in our latest market data. A car well under it is worth a close look; a car well over it needs a reason.

| Trim | Model year | Fair value | Typical miles |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cullinan | 2025 | $468,103 | 3,100 |
| Cullinan | 2023 | $317,981 | 11,100 |
| Cullinan | 2022 | $291,189 | 14,900 |
| Cullinan | 2021 | $258,709 | 23,100 |

## Cullinan for sale now

- [2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $300,206 · 16,800 mi · Mc Kinney, TX
- [2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $280,249 · 20,303 mi · Pompano Beach, FL
- [2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $312,147 · 17,445 mi · Miami, FL
- [2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $320,075 · 3,998 mi · Plainview, NY
- [2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $426,584 · 875 mi · Fort Lauderdale, FL
- [2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $477,298 · 938 mi · Raleigh, NC
- [2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $291,975 · 10,434 mi · Miami, FL
- [2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $433,076 · 12,780 mi · Charlotte, NC
- [2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $315,517 · 21,992 mi · Merriam, KS
- [2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $453,076 · 4,458 mi · Charlotte, NC
- [2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $300,399 · 24,670 mi · Houston, TX
- [2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $479,679 · 1,511 mi · Davie, FL
- [2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $221,495 · 37,295 mi · Miami, FL
- [2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $272,695 · 21,726 mi · Bellevue, WA
- [2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $303,163 · 8,096 mi · Los Angeles, CA
- [2024 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $353,076 · 10,510 mi · Charlotte, NC
- [2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $286,399 · 25,113 mi · Fort Lauderdale, FL
- [2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $266,399 · 22,818 mi · Fort Lauderdale, FL
- [2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $263,290 · 22,976 mi · Scottsdale, AZ
- [2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $473,076 · 8,049 mi · Charlotte, NC
- [2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $250,990 · 28,212 mi · Pompano Beach, FL
- [2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $270,215 · 27,502 mi · Carrollton, TX
- [2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $275,996 · 19,345 mi · Fort Lauderdale, FL
- [2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/rolls-royce-cullinan-base): $901,975 · 118 mi · Miami, FL

[Every used Cullinan](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/rolls-royce/cullinan)

## Our verdict

Pick a Series II if you want the years CarsCounsel rates highest, or a 2021 or 2022 standard car with full dealer history if the marque's recommendation appeals. A Series I Black Badge is the one to find if resale matters to you. Approach 2018-2019 cars with care and confirm their recall work was done.

Most buyers should go through Provenance, since out-of-warranty exposure is the main risk. Our [list of the best used luxury SUVs](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/best/used-luxury-suvs) shows where the Cullinan sits, and [Bentley vs Rolls-Royce](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/compare/bentley-vs-rolls-royce) covers the alternative. Whichever you pick, a coherent Bespoke specification with a specialist-maintained suspension, door and electronics record is what holds up best.

## Sources

We read these pages and checked every fact in this guide against them. The words are ours. Researched Oct 31, 2026.

- [The Rolls-Royce Cullinan buyer's guide](https://marquecars.com/journal/rolls-royce-cullinan-buyers-guide) (Marque)
- [The Best Year to Buy a Used Rolls-Royce Cullinan: 2019 Launch Cars, Black Badge and the Series II Effect](https://marquecars.com/journal/best-year-used-cullinan) (Marque)
- [Best and Worst Rolls-Royce Cullinan Years: What to Buy & Avoid](https://carscounsel.com/rolls-royce-cullinan-best-worst-years/) (CarsCounsel)
- [Rolls-Royce Used Guide: Luxury Costs, Reliability and Buyer Risks](https://audi-net.com/rolls-royce/) (audi-net.com)
- [2019 Rolls Royce Cullinan: Is It Reliable? Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict](https://vinspectorai.com/vehicle-stats/reliability/rolls-royce/cullinan/2019) (VinSpectorAI)
- [Rolls-Royce Cullinan Used US Import](https://www.uscar-trader.com/en/carhub/Rolls-Royce/Cullinan/) (USCT)
- [2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Prices, Reviews, and Pictures](https://www.edmunds.com/rolls-royce/cullinan/2019/review/) (Edmunds)
- [Recalls and owner complaints for the Cullinan](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) (NHTSA)

## Shop the Cullinan

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- [Rolls-Royce Cullinan price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/rolls-royce/cullinan)
- [Cheapest Rolls-Royce Cullinan for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/rolls-royce/cullinan)
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## More Rolls-Royce buying guides

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## Latest Rolls-Royce Cullinan news

- [Used Rolls-Royce market is cool to cold, and only Wraith is balanced](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/news/rolls-royce-market-report-october-2026) (Oct 31, 2026): Asking prices on the three models with a trend held steady from June to October, and 87 of the cars for sale rate as great or good deals.

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## Cullinan: common questions

### What is the best Cullinan to buy?

A 2021 or 2022 standard Cullinan with full dealer service history is the marque's recommendation. CarsCounsel names the 2023-2026 Series II cars as the best years, and a Series I Black Badge is called the strongest play in the range. Whichever you choose, specification and documented history matter more than the year.

### What goes wrong with the Cullinan?

The known issues are mostly recalls and minor electronics. NHTSA lists four campaigns, including seat fixing bolts on 2020-2026 cars and brake lights on 2019 cars. Owners also report minor infotainment or sensor concerns, usually fixed with software updates.

### Is the Cullinan reliable?

The core mechanicals are rated strong. USCT calls the V12 and gearbox strong and durable, but says reliability depends on keeping the suspension, doors and electronics maintained through a specialist. NHTSA holds no owner complaints for these model years.

### How much does it cost to run a Cullinan?

Running a Cullinan is expensive. The marque's guide puts a scheduled annual dealer service at $5,000 to $9,000 and a major service above $12,000. A set of tires runs $4,000 to $6,000, and insurance in a major US metro typically runs $5,000 to $15,000 a year.

### How much is a used Cullinan?

Asking prices for the 83 cars we track for sale right now run from $221,495 to $901,975, with a median of $329,999. Model year, version, mileage and history move the price most; the prices by model year and fair values on this page show where a car should sit.

### Has the Cullinan been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns filed for the 2019 to 2027 model years as of Oct 31, 2026, the latest for seat belts. Not every car was affected, so check the VIN of any car you're considering at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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