2021 Bentley Bentayga Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2021 Bentley Bentayga, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga
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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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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.
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…
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Display function (back over prevention)
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."
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…
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Seats
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.
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…
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Owners/service/other manual (equipment) and air bags: frontal
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…
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…
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Software (electronic stability control (esc))
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.
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.…
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Retractor (seat belts) and seat belts
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…
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…
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Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
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.
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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Bentley Bentayga have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“climate control intermittently operable. only works half the time. can't regulate the fan control as the touch screen control systems fails to work”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 28, 2022 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–17 / 18–24 |
| Fuel | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8/12 cyl, 3/4/6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Bentley Bentayga model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Bentley Bentayga model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2021 Bentley Bentayga
How do I know if my 2021 Bentley Bentayga 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. 7 campaigns currently list the 2021 Bentley Bentayga; 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 21V276000).
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.
Other Bentley models
- Continental Flying Spur8 complaints
- Continental GT6 complaints
- Continental3 complaints
- Continental GT Cabrio3 complaints
- Arnage2 complaints
- Flying Spur2 complaints
- Arnage LWB1 complaints
- Azure1 complaints
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.