1996 Bentley Eight Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Bentley Eight. Check your own VIN below.
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- 1996
1 safety recall for the 1996 Bentley Eight
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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Automatic transmission (power train)
An incorrectly positioned wire within the electrically operated gearbox actuator can chafe against the cover causing the transmission selector fuse to blow.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the affected wire to prevent contact with the gearbox actuator cover.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Bentley Eight. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Bentley Eight model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Bentley Eight model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Bentley Eight | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Bentley Eight | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Bentley Eight | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Bentley Eight | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Bentley Eight | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Bentley Eight | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Bentley Eight | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Bentley Eight
How do I know if my 1996 Bentley Eight 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Bentley Eight; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 95V159000).
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.