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2021 Bentley Bentayga

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 28, 2022
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 23, 2023
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga, most frequently naming the electrical and exterior lighting categories. 7 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 693 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical150.0%
  • Exterior lighting150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

7 campaigns cover this model year

View all 7

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
23V592000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Aug 23, 2023
3,527 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.
Bentley Motors, Inc.Manufacturer number RE23/19View on NHTSA.gov
22V743000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Oct 5, 2022
3,134 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The 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.
The 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).
Bentley Motors, Inc.Manufacturer number RE 22/29 (RC54)View on NHTSA.gov
22V257000

SEATS

Apr 14, 2022
1,923 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: An unlocked seat rail could move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
The 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).
Bentley Motors, Inc.Manufacturer number RC22/10 (RC36)View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Nov 28, 2022

climate control intermittently operable. only works half the time. can't regulate the fan control as the touch screen control systems fails to work

NHTSA ID
11495207
Incident
Nov 28, 2022

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

2081236/2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; VISIBILITY/WIPER

Loss of Cabin Heat During Engine Operation | Bentayga - V8. Customer Statement: Customers may report that the air conditioning system blows only cold air when the engine is running. Warm air is only available after switching off the engine. The concern is commonly reported after engine removal or recent repair work.

2051562/17

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements

2071933/5

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER

Headlamp Control Unit Replacement | Bentayga and Flying Spur. Customer statement / workshop findings: Headlamp low beam / high beam malfunction / operational issues (Inner lamp) Or Daytime running light malfunction / operational issues (Inner lamp) Or Turn signal malfunction / operational issues (Outer lamp)

2075922/4

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

High pitched whistle from the engine - Warning light within the DIP - Engine not running smoothly - Numerous DTC's. Customer statement/Workshop findings: • Emission control warning light evident within the DIP • Engine not running/idling smoothly • High pitched whistle from the right and left hand side of the engine TIP: Refer to video within the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2075922/- • A selection of DTC’s are evident (as per TPI Event memory entries)

2065664/6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

Bentayga V8 Kovomo - Engine MIL light on - DTC “O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 2/ Bank 2 Sensor 2. Customer statement / workshop findings: DTC P004100: “O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 2/ Bank 2 Sensor 2 is evident within address 0001 (Engine control unit) and MIL light active after attempting to conduct a readiness test

2078190/7

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

AC System not Cooling - HVAC Leakage Customer Statement: The customer may find that the A/C system not blowing cold air and / or Cooling performance has declined over time.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Bentley Bentayga by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026010—
2025010—
2024000—
2023020—
2022050—
2021Viewing170—
2020040—
2019140—
2018140—
2017920—
2016000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.