Bentley BENTAYGA recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
15 distinct recall campaigns
11,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2017: 2; 2018: 4; 2019: 4; 2020: 4; 2021: 7; 2022: 5; 2023: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
15 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V816000 · Seats
Reported: 2016-11-10 (November 10, 2016) · Model years: 2017
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.
Consequence: 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 may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE16/32.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V592000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2023-08-23 (August 23, 2023) · Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
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.
Consequence: 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. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/19.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V632000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Reported: 2018-09-14 (September 14, 2018) · Model years: 2018
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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence: 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 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 18/11.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V092000 · Air Bags:Side/Window
Reported: 2020-02-17 (February 17, 2020) · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
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.
Consequence: 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 contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/04.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V154000 · Seat Belts:Rear/Other
Reported: 2020-03-18 (March 18, 2020) · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence: 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. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/06.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V321000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 2020-06-02 (June 2, 2020) · Model years: 2019, 2020
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Bentayga vehicles. A fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.
Consequence: 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 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/14.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V276000 · Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Reported: 2021-04-21 (April 21, 2021) · Model years: 2021
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.
Consequence: 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. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/17 (RB98).
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V605000 · Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | Seat Belts
Reported: 2021-08-04 (August 4, 2021) · Model years: 2021
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 Motor Vehicles Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: 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 contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/31 (RC13).
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V647000 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module:Software
Reported: 2021-08-18 (August 18, 2021) · Model years: 2021
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.
Consequence: 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 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/29.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V975000 · Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual | Air Bags:Frontal
Reported: 2021-12-15 (December 15, 2021) · Model years: 2021, 2022
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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: 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 contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/43 (RC26).
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V257000 · Seats
Reported: 2022-04-14 (April 14, 2022) · Model years: 2021, 2022
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.
Consequence: 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 Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RC22/10 (RC36).
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V743000 · Back Over Prevention:Display Function
Reported: 2022-10-05 (October 5, 2022) · Model years: 2021, 2022
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, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: 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's number for this recall is RE22/29 (RC54).
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V386000 · Seats
Reported: 2023-05-31 (May 31, 2023) · Model years: 2022, 2023
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.
Consequence: 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 contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-257.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V181000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2026-03-24 (March 24, 2026) · Model years: 2025
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."
Consequence: 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 number for this recall is RE26/05.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V231000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2026-04-10 (April 10, 2026) · Model years: 2026
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."
Consequence: 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 were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE26/09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 18, 2026.
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