2005 Bentley Arnage R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Bentley Arnage R. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 Bentley Arnage R
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)
On certain vehicles, the road wheel fixing bolts may be dimensionally incorrect. The potential exists for these bolts to loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all wheel bolts free of charge. The recall began on march 24, 2007. Owners may contact bentley at 248-754-6464.
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Wheels
On certain vehicles, the wheels may have an incorrect finish, which can allow the bolts to loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all wheels and bolts including the spare wheel free of charge. The recall began on february 24, 2006. Owners may contact bentley at 248-754-6137.
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Suspension: lower ball joint
On certain passenger vehicles, due to the use of a non self-locking nut, the front suspension lower ball joint can become disconnected.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front suspension lower ball joint securing nuts free of charge. The recall began on december 9, 2005. Owners may contact bentley at 1-800-777-6923.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 Bentley Arnage R. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Bentley Arnage (Arnage LWB). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 11 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 9 / 13 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 6.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Bentley Arnage R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Bentley Arnage R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Bentley Arnage R | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Bentley Arnage R | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Bentley Arnage R | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Bentley Arnage R | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Bentley Arnage R | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Bentley Arnage R
How do I know if my 2005 Bentley Arnage R has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 Bentley Arnage R; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Bentley dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V546000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.