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Bentley Bentayga Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

15 recall campaigns on record across 7 model years of the Bentley Bentayga. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

15
Recall Campaigns
10
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
7 affected model yearsMost recalled year: 2021

Affected Model Years

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Other6 campaigns (40%)
Seat/Restraints5 campaigns (33%)
Engine2 campaigns (13%)
Airbag1 campaign (7%)
Suspension/Wheels1 campaign (7%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Bentley Bentayga

SERVICE BRAKES
2
AIR BAGS
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
STEERING
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

All Bentley Bentayga Recall Campaigns

#16V8160002017 Bentley BentaygaSeat/Restraints
Issued: Oct 11, 2016

SEATS

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2017 Bentayga vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. During the assembly process, the affected vehicles may not have had the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints properly tightened.

Risk: If the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints were not tightened, they can loosen, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2017. Owners

#23V5920002017 Bentley BentaygaEngine
Issued: Invalid Date

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Bentayga vehicles. The fuel supply module wiring can overheat and melt the flange, resulting in a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the flange and fuel supply module wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923.

#18V6320002018 Bentley BentaygaOther
Issued: Invalid Date

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018 Bentley Mulsanne and 2018 Bentayga vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rearview camera display may be obstructed or may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of F

Risk: If the full camera view is obstructed or delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software in the infotainment system, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2018. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-80

#20V1540002018 Bentley BentaygaSeat/Restraints
Issued: Invalid Date

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row upper seat belt attachment may not stay connected to the vehicle in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehic

Risk: If the seat belt is not properly secured in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper seat belt attachment bolt, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923

#20V0920002018 Bentley BentaygaAirbag
Issued: Invalid Date

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.

Risk: An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2020. All vehicles (4) have been remedied as of October 29, 2020. Owners may co

#26V2310002026 Bentley BentaygaOther
Issued: Oct 4, 2026

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Bentayga vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: Incorrect weight information may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Ben

#22V7430002021 Bentley BentaygaOther
Issued: May 10, 2022

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview camera image may be blank when the car is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rea

Risk: A rearview camera screen that displays a blank image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-877-6923. Bentley'

#21V6050002021 Bentley BentaygaSeat/Restraints
Issued: Apr 8, 2021

SEAT BELTS

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal

Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assemblies, and if necessary, replace the seat belts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owners may conta

#20V3210002019 Bentley BentaygaEngine
Issued: Feb 6, 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Bentayga vehicles. A fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line and quick connector, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-

#21V9750002021 Bentley BentaygaOther
Issued: Invalid Date

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As such, these vehicles

Risk: The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may

#21V2760002021 Bentley BentaygaSuspension/Wheels
Issued: Invalid Date

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on June 16, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentle

#21V6470002021 Bentley BentaygaOther
Issued: Invalid Date

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. Incorrect software for the chassis control module may cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system to malfunction.

Risk: A malfunctioning ESC system can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the chassis control module with the correct software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-

#22V2570002021 Bentley BentaygaSeat/Restraints
Issued: Invalid Date

SEATS

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga vehicles. The second row seats may be installed incorrectly, without being locked on all seat rails.

Risk: An unlocked seat rail could move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

Remedy: Dealers will check and reset the 2nd row seat rail positions to ensure proper engagement of the seat rails, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact

#23V3860002022 Bentley BentaygaSeat/Restraints
Issued: Invalid Date

SEATS

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bentayga 5-seat vehicles. The second-row seats may be installed incorrectly and not locked on all seat rails.

Risk: An unlocked seat rail can move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

Remedy: Bentley will check and reset the 2nd row seat rail positions to ensure proper engagement of the seat rails, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 11, 2023. Owners may contac

#26V1810002025 Bentley BentaygaOther
Issued: Invalid Date

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2025 Bentayga vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2026. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's numbe

Recalls by Component

2Engine Recalls

#23V592000MY 2017

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Bentayga vehicles. The fuel supply module wiring can overheat and melt the flange, resulting in a fuel leak.

#20V321000MY 2019

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Bentayga vehicles. A fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.

1Airbag Recalls

#20V092000MY 2018

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.

Bentley Bentayga Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Bentley Bentayga have?
The Bentley Bentayga has 15 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2017 through 2026.
Is my Bentayga under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled Bentayga year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Bentley Bentayga has the highest recall campaign count (6 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a Bentayga recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a Bentayga?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

Check Your Specific Bentley Bentayga for Open Recalls

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