2001 Bentley Arnage Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2001 Bentley Arnage, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2001 Bentley Arnage
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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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
On certain passenger vehicles and limousines, the low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap or retain air.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both hoses and brake fluid reservoir. Owner notification began july 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Improperly manufactured fuel feed and return hoses were installed in some of these vehicles. The position of the crimp securing the rubber hose material to the steel quick release connection may have been improper. If the crimp is not properly position, fuel leakage could occur in the engine…
Remedy: Dealers will replace all feed and return hoses. Owner notification began february 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Bentley Arnage have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 99 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Violate no hassle no claims warranty - gla / zr rated tyres no tyre chain of selling useless defective product. Of shrapnel and tetanus filled from now on. Of zinc or lithium grease push pin but metal”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 10, 2023 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Bentley Arnage. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 10 / 15 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 6.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Bentley Arnage model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Bentley Arnage model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Bentley Arnage | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2001 Bentley Arnage
How do I know if my 2001 Bentley Arnage 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2001 Bentley Arnage; 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 01V042000).
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.