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US recalls (7)
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 and remedy
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. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/19.
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, "Rear Visibility."
Risk and remedy
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's number for this recall is RE22/29 (RC54).
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 and remedy
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 Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RC22/10 (RC36).
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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk and remedy
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 contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/43 (RC26).
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 and remedy
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 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/29.
Seat belts: front, retractor
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."
Risk and remedy
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 contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/31 (RC13).
Suspension: rear, axle
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 and remedy
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. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/17 (RB98).
Canadian recalls (6)
Show 6 Canadian recalls
Label
2026-06-09 · campaign 2026-278
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE / NON-APPLICABLE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. Bentley has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Fuel system
2023-08-23 · campaign 2023-470 · 309 vehicles
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the fuel supply module connectors and wiring could overheat. If this happens, the fuel supply module could melt and create a fuel leak.
Safety Risk:
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Bentley will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel supply module flange and wiring.
Visual system
2022-10-05 · campaign 2022-564 · 211 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Bentley will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment unit software.
Seats and restraints
2022-03-23 · campaign 2022-135 · 117 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the second-row seats may not be installed correctly on the seat rails. As a result, the seats may not lock in place and could move in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat that moves in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Bentley will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and ensure that the second-row seats are installed correctly. To reduce the safety risk, Bentley recommends that you should not use the second-row seats until the recall inspection has been completed.
Airbag
2021-12-15 · campaign 2021-762 · 225 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the owner's manual doesn't properly describe how the passenger-front airbag works when the "Passenger Airbag On" light is on. This could cause you to misunderstand how the passenger airbag works.
Safety Risk:
Incorrect information about how the airbag system works could cause confusion, and create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Bentley will send each owner a sticker to update the owner's manual with the correct description for how the passenger airbag works. They will also provide you with instructions for where to put it. If you would like help installing the label, a Bentley dealer will install it for you.
Brakes
2021-08-18 · campaign 2021-518 · 4 vehicles
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, a software problem in the chassis control module could cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to not work correctly in certain driving situations.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a V8 engine.
Safety Risk:
A stability control system that does not work properly could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Bentley will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the chassis control module.
Owner complaints (1)
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Bentley Bentayga. Among 4 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 1).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid SUV AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2021 Bentley Bentayga Speed SUV AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2021 Bentley Bentayga V8 SUV AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Bentley Bentayga version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Bentayga 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 17 | 21 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Bentayga 4.0 L Automatic (S8) | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Bentayga 6.0 L Automatic (S8) | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,850 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-31.