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Bentley Arnage safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Bentley Arnage since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Bentley Arnage. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
9 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 9 launched 2002 to 2010
  • Most recent 23 September 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/143
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2003 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Bentley Arnage?

Not every Bentley Arnage is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Bentley Arnage recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2002 to 2026

2003 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Bentley Arnage safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’02 1
’03 2
’04 1
’05 2
’06 1
’07 1
’08 0
’09 0
’10 1
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Bentley Arnage recall, newest first

2010 1 recall

Potential of pedestrian injury

Launched 23 September 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/143

Defect
It is possible due to a build up of corrosion that the Flying B mascot may not retract correctly when struck. If the vehicle is involved in a collison with a pedestrian and the mascot does not retract correctly the pedestrian may suffer addiional injuries.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for the mascot mechanism to be replaced with a later version.
Vehicles affected
359 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Oct 2006 to 31 Mar 2009

2007 1 recall

Road wheel may become detached

Launched 16 February 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/034 Manufacturer ref. AGS EJD

Defect
It has been identified that affected vehicles have been fitted with wheel retaining bolts which do not conform to the dimensional specification. This can result in the wheel bolts becoming loose with the possibility that a wheel might detach.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will be fitted with wheel bolts manufactured to the correct dimensional specification.
Vehicles affected
129 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 2005 to 31 Aug 2006
Also covers

2006 1 recall

Wheel fixing bolts may loosen

Launched 1 February 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/024 Manufacturer ref. RE06/01

Defect
Due to the possibility of the road wheels having an incorrect finish the potential exists for the wheel fixing bolts to loosen. This defect could lead to the road wheel becoming detached from the hub.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will have all the road wheels including the spare (if it is a full size wheel) and all the wheel fixing bolts replaced
Vehicles affected
55 Arnage vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2004 to 31 May 2005

2005 2 recalls

Potential loss of directional control

Launched 17 November 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/169

Defect
Due to the fitment of a nut without the specified self-locking feature the potential exists for the front suspension lower ball joint to become disconnected. This may lead to loss of directional control.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have both left and right hand front suspension lower ball joint securing nuts replaced.
Vehicles affected
51 Arnage vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Fuel pump outlet hose may fracture

Launched 4 February 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/023 Manufacturer ref. RJMW

Defect
Fuel pump outlet hose has the potential under certain conditions to fracture and leak fuel.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel pump outlet hose assembly.
Vehicles affected
176 Arnage vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“ARNAGE RED LABEL”, “ARNAGE LE MANS”, “ARNAGE LWB”

2004 1 recall

Possibility that feed or return fuel line quick connectors may not fully re-engage.

Launched 15 March 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/044 Manufacturer ref. 04/02

Defect
There is a possibility that following disconnection the potential exists for either the fuel feed or return fuel line quick connectors to not fully re-engage
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles remove plastic quick-release collar from the connector fully re-engage and fit safety clip
Vehicles affected
489 Arnage vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2003 2 recalls

Possible fouling of fuel & brake pipes

Launched 2 October 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/161 Manufacturer ref. RJL EJD

Defect
The potential exists for a foul to occur between the brake modulator pipe and the fuel pipe entering the fuel cooler and a further foul between the brake modulator pre-charge pump and the brake pipes. This may result in eventual abrasive damage to the pipes and possible leakage
Remedy
Recall likely affected vehicles to check gap between pipes. If found to be too close or if corrosion protection has worn off remedial action will be taken. In the unlikely event of excessive abrasion the affected pipes will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
357 Arnage vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Steering and brakes power assistance hose may leak

Launched 28 March 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/053

Defect
Brakes and Steering Power assistance hose may leak
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace hose with one to the correct specification
Vehicles affected
19 Arnage vehicles
Built
6 Nov 2002 to 14 Jan 2003

2002 1 recall

Air can enter primary circuit of brake master cylinder

Launched 17 July 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/095

Defect
The low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap air which may in certain circumstances cause partial failure of the primary brake circuit.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace both brake fluid feed hoses and reservoir with a new assembly to revised specification.
Vehicles affected
1,177 Arnage vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1998 to 30 Jun 2002
DVSA lists it as
“ARNAGE LE MANS”, “ARNAGE LWB”, “ARNAGE RED LABEL”, “ARNAGE GREEN LABEL”, “ARNAGE”, “ARNAGE 4.4L BIRKIN”

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 9 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Bentley Arnage. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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