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2021 Bentley Bentayga problems

NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as BENTLEY BENTAYGA.

At a glance

Complaints
1
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
7
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
3,777
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
699

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1100.0%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1100.0%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
electrical electronic1100.0%0.86
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
low1100.0%0.97

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 1 tagged complaints of 1 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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7 recalls.

23V592000

Date: 2023-08-23. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

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.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

22V743000

Date: 2022-10-05. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

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."

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).

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

22V257000

Date: 2022-04-14. Systems: SEATS.

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.

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).

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V975000

Date: 2021-12-15. Systems: AIR BAGS, EQUIPMENT.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

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). (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V647000

Date: 2021-08-18. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).

Defect: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V605000

Date: 2021-08-04. Systems: SEAT BELTS.

Defect: 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).

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V276000

Date: 2021-04-21. Systems: SUSPENSION.

Defect: 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).

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

699 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM469
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING152
STRUCTURE106
ENGINE91
EQUIPMENT85
SUSPENSION68
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE43
STEERING37

11037171

Date: 2026-08-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Service info: Paint Damage/Anomalies | All Models

11037172

Date: 2026-08-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY/WIPER.

Windscreen replacement criteria whilst under manufacturers warranty.

11037161

Date: 2026-08-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.

Engine Overheating - Warning in the DIP | V8 Kovomo. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following symptoms are evident a ? Engine overheat warning in the DIP (Engine overheating) a ? Unusual cooling fan operation at high temperatures a ? P19F700: Low engine coolant t

11037162

Date: 2026-08-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Real Wear Setup and Guide using VYSOR

11037156

Date: 2026-08-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS, STRUCTURE.

Service info: Leather Damage/Anomalies | All Models

11037097

Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.

Engine Overheating - Warning in the DIP | V8 Kovomo. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following symptoms are evident: a ? Engine overheat warning in the DIP (Engine overheating) a ? Unusual cooling fan operation at high temperatures a ? P19F700: Low engine coolant

11036783

Date: 2026-08-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY/WIPER.

Sunroof blind not retracting | Bentayga Series. Customer may report that the sunroof blind is stuck in the closed position and cannot be opened using interior controls. The Sunroof blind is stuck due to uneven/ruffled or crumped during open or closing

11035572

Date: 2026-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

My Bentley - Connected services. Customer statement / workshop findings: Complaints relating to My Bentley connected services.

11035932

Date: 2026-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY/WIPER.

Sunroof blind not retracting | Bentayga Series.

11035939

Date: 2026-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.

V8 Engine - Ticking Noise, Misfiring and Possible Low Oil Pressure Indications. Customer statement: The customer may report an audible ticking noise from the top of the engine, low oil pressure warnings / MIL on the Driver Information Panel, and/or misfiring during engine operation

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
BENTAYGA1

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