BENTLEY BENTAYGA 2021

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

2
Complaints
9
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

2 Complaints 9 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

9 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Bentley Motors, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V592000 SAFETY RECALL
3.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2023
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BENTLEY dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BENTLEY
Mfg Campaign: RE23/19
Notice Date: Oct 20, 2023
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2023
Bentley Motors, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V743000 SAFETY RECALL
3.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2022
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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).
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BENTLEY dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BENTLEY
Mfg Campaign: RE 22/29 (RC54)
Notice Date: Nov 17, 2022
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2022
Bentley Motors, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V257000 SAFETY RECALL
1.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2022
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
An unlocked seat rail could move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
FREE Recall Solution:
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).
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BENTLEY dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BENTLEY
Mfg Campaign: RC22/10 (RC36)
Notice Date: May 16, 2022
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2022
Bentley Motors, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V975000 SAFETY RECALL
3.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 15, 2021
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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).
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BENTLEY dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BENTLEY
Mfg Campaign: RE21/43 (RC26)
Notice Date: Feb 10, 2022
Recall Date: Dec 15, 2021
Bentley Motors, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V647000 SAFETY RECALL
28 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 18, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A malfunctioning ESC system can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BENTLEY dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BENTLEY
Mfg Campaign: RE21/29
Notice Date: Oct 5, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 18, 2021
Bentley Motors, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V605000 SAFETY RECALL
33 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 4, 2021
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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).
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BENTLEY dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BENTLEY
Mfg Campaign: RE21/31 (RC13)
Notice Date: Sep 30, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 4, 2021
Bentley Motors, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V276000 SAFETY RECALL
206 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 21, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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).
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BENTLEY dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BENTLEY
Mfg Campaign: RE21/17 (RB98)
Notice Date: Jun 16, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 21, 2021

Consumer Complaints

2 Complaints
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Campaign: 11495207 Other
Nov 28, 2022
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

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

Corrective Action:

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

Additional Notes:

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

Manufacturer: BENTLEY
Mfg Campaign: 11495207
Notice Date: Nov 28, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2022
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Campaign: 11495207 Other
Nov 28, 2022
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

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

Corrective Action:

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

Additional Notes:

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

Manufacturer: BENTLEY
Mfg Campaign: 11495207
Notice Date: Nov 28, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2022
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