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Bentley Bentayga recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints for the Bentley Bentayga, covering model years 2017 to 2026. The 2017 model year drew the most complaints (9), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 15 recall campaigns on file
  • 12 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 9 model years with data (2017–2026)
  • most complaints: 2017 (9 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (3 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V231000 (reported Apr 10, 2026)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (8.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (8.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Bentley Bentayga complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 model year has the most complaints: 9 of 12, or 75.0%. Next come 2018 (1) and 2019 (1). The fewest are for 2021, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Bentley Bentayga owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2017–2021Column chart of 12 complaints across 5 model years. The highest is 2017 with 9. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2017: 9 complaints920172018: 1 complaint120182019: 1 complaint120192020: 0 complaints20202021: 1 complaint12021
Bentley Bentayga complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Bentley Bentayga complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201791010
201810000
201910000
202110000
All model years121010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Bentley Bentayga components

top 11 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (25.0% of all 12), followed by Service Brakes (3) and Electrical System (2).

Components named most often in Bentley Bentayga complaints (top 11)
Components named most often in Bentley Bentayga complaints (top 11)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags325.0%
Service Brakes325.0%
Electrical System216.7%
Engine216.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline216.7%
Steering216.7%
Unknown or Other216.7%
Exterior Lighting18.3%
Forward Collision Avoidance18.3%
Vehicle Speed Control18.3%
Visibility/Wiper18.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Bentley Bentayga recalls

15 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Bentayga, newest first. The 15 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2026. The 2021 model year appears in the most campaigns (7).

  • 15 recall campaigns
Bentley Bentayga recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2017: 2 campaigns2018: 4 campaigns2019: 4 campaigns
2020: 4 campaigns2021: 7 campaigns2022: 5 campaigns2023: 2 campaigns2024: no campaigns2025: 1 campaign2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V231000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 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.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 26V181000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 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.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 23V592000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2017–2023

    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.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 23V386000

    Reported

    Seats

    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.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 22V743000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Display Function

    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).

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 22V257000

    Reported

    Seats

    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).

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 21V975000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual; Air Bags › Frontal

    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).

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 21V647000

    Reported

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module › Software

    Model year 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.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  9. NHTSA campaign 21V605000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Retractor; Seat Belts

    Model year 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).

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  10. NHTSA campaign 21V276000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly

    Model year 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).

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

Show 5 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 20V321000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    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.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 20V154000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other

    Model years 2018–2020

    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.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 20V092000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window

    Model years 2018–2020

    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.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 18V632000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model year 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.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 16V816000

    Reported

    Seats

    Model year 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.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Bentley Bentayga questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Bentley Bentayga have?

NHTSA lists 15 vehicle recall campaigns for the Bentley Bentayga, covering model years 2017 to 2026. The most recent, 26V231000, was reported on April 10, 2026 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 2021 model year is covered by the most campaigns (7).

Which Bentley Bentayga model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 model year, with 9 of the 12 complaints in NHTSA’s file (75.0%). The next are 2018 (1) and 2019 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Bentley Bentayga complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 25.0% of all 12. Service Brakes (3) and Electrical System (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Bentley Bentayga?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Bentley dealer.

How many Bentley Bentayga complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 12 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.