Bentley Bentayga Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Bentley Bentayga model year (20172026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Bentley Bentayga Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2021

7 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 21

#2 WORST
2017

2 recalls · 9 complaints

1 reported injury

Top issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Problem score: 17

#3 WORST
2022

5 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 15

Best Bentley Bentayga Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2024

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#2 BEST
2025

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#3 BEST
2026

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

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Bentley Bentayga — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsProblem ScoreVerdict
202600
0
Excellent
202500
0
Excellent
202400
0
Excellent
202320
6
Good
202250
15
Avoid
202170
21
Avoid
202040
12
Caution
201941
13
Caution
201841
13
Caution
201729
17
Avoid

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

Bentley Bentayga Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2026

Recent Bentayga models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

2013–2017

Best: 2017

Mid-decade Bentayga units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Bentayga should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2021 Bentley Bentayga if possible. It has 7 recalls, 0 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is No complaints on record. The overall problem score is 21 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Bentayga to buy?+

The 2024 Bentley Bentayga is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which Bentayga has the fewest problems?+

The 2024, 2025, 2026 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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