A dissatisfied Rolls-Royce buyer in Texas has filed a lawsuit against the automaker, claiming her 2025 Spectre Black Badge failed just four months after delivery due to an serious battery defect. The complaint alleges that plaintiff Marci M.
Donovitz paid $546,385 for a bespoke Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge in early 2025 and took delivery on June 23, 2025. However, the vehicle experienced a sudden and serious malfunction in October, just months after delivery.
According to the filing, the EV would soon become inoperable and sent it to the dealer for inspection. The dealership reportedly informed her by text that parts had been ordered, but were on backorder with no estimated delivery date.
After 40 days with no progress, Donovitz retained legal counsel and sent a letter to Rolls-Royce requesting that it repurchase the vehicle and issue a refund. The company declined.
As of February, the lawsuit states, the Spectre remains in the possession of Avondale Dealership and has not been repaired. ' Donovitz is seeking economic damages, including a full repurchase or rescission of the sale, damages for loss of use and enjoyment, diminished value, incidental and consequential losses, pre- and post-judgment interest, and attorney's fees and legal costs associated with pursuing the case.
This lawsuit highlights the importance of thorough testing and inspection before purchasing a luxury vehicle like the Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge. It also underscores the need for manufacturers to disclose known reliability concerns and potential issues with their vehicles to avoid such disputes.
