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Bentley Bentayga safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Bentley Bentayga 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 Bentayga. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
10 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 10 launched 2016 to 2026
  • Most recent 13 January 2026 DVSA recall R/2025/526
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 9 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2021 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Bentley Bentayga?

Not every Bentley Bentayga 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 Bentayga recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2016 to 2026

2021 had the most, with 3. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Bentley Bentayga safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’16 1
’17 1
’18 0
’19 0
’20 2
’21 3
’22 1
’23 1
’24 0
’25 0
’26 1

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

Every Bentley Bentayga recall, newest first

2026 1 recall

Bentley Bentayga Hybrid – Software Update For HV Battery Management Controller (RE25/46 RD74)

Launched 13 January 2026 DVSA recall R/2025/526 Manufacturer ref. RE25/46 (RD74)

Defect
For certain vehicles a defect may be present in the cell modules of the 48Ah High Voltage Battery which could result in overheating during charging. Overheating of the battery cell modules during charging (or shortly afterwards) may lead to a thermal event.
Remedy
Installation of new software into the Battery Management controller (BMC) to detect potential issues with the performance of the battery modules.
Vehicles affected
104 Bentayga vehicles
Built
13 Mar 2023 to 15 Dec 2023
DVSA lists it as
“BENTAYGA HYBRID”

2023 1 recall

On affected vehicles the electrical connectors on the W12 Fuel Supply Module located in the fuel tank can overheat and melt the flange material. Melting of the Fuel Supply Module flange material could result in a small fuel leak towards the top of the fuel tank.

Launched 13 September 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/252 Manufacturer ref. RE23/19

Defect
On affected vehicles the electrical connectors on the W12 Fuel Supply Module located in the fuel tank can overheat and melt the flange material. Melting of the Fuel Supply Module flange material could result in a small fuel leak towards the top of the fuel tank.
Remedy
Replacement of the fuel supply module flange.
Vehicles affected
1,036 Bentayga vehicles
Built
16 Nov 2015 to 8 Apr 2022
DVSA lists it as
“BENTAYGA W12”

2022 1 recall

The second row seats may not be correctly aligned and locked on all seat rails

Launched 12 May 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/094 Manufacturer ref. RE22/10 (RC36) RE23/17

Defect
The 2nd row seats may not be correctly aligned and locked on all seat rails.
Remedy
Check and re-set the relative 2nd row seat rail positions to ensure proper engagement of the seat rail runners.
Vehicles affected
977 Bentayga vehicles
Built
8 Jun 2020 to 17 Dec 2022
DVSA lists it as
“BENTAYGA EWB”, “BENTAYGA”

2021 3 recalls

Incorrect software parameters have been released for the Chassis Control Module

Launched 25 August 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/297 Manufacturer ref. RE21/29 (RC11)

Defect
Incorrect software parameters may have been released for the Chassis Control Module of certain vehicles fitted with standard (passive) roll bars.
Remedy
The Chassis Control Module will be updated with the correct software parameters.
Vehicles affected
1 Bentayga vehicle
Built
15 Jun 2021
DVSA lists it as
“BENTAYGA V8”

Cracks could be present in the cylinder bore of specific V8 engines

Launched 31 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/171 Manufacturer ref. RE21/18 (RB99)

Defect
Cracks could be present in the cylinder bore of specific V8 engines.
Remedy
Replace the engine of affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
1 Bentayga vehicle
Built
4 Dec 2020
DVSA lists it as
“BENTAYGA V8”

The nut of the eccentric screw could break on the rear axle lower lever arm

Launched 31 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/153 Manufacturer ref. RE21/17 (RB98)

Defect
The nut of the eccentric screw could break on the rear axle lower lever arm which may cause alterations in the wheel alignment of the rear axle.
Remedy
Replace with new known correct nuts from outside identified manufacturing batches. If the screw connection is already damaged this will additionally be replaced.
Vehicles affected
12 Bentayga vehicles
Built
4 Dec 2020 to 7 Dec 2020
DVSA lists it as
“BENTAYGA V8”

2020 2 recalls

The fuel low pressure hose quick connect in the engine compartment could be subjected to temperatures above the design operating specification

Launched 11 August 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/168 Manufacturer ref. RE20/14 (RB56)

Defect
The fuel low pressure hose quick connect in the engine compartment could be subjected to temperatures above the design operating specification.
Remedy
Replace the existing fuel quick connect with one made of an improved material. Update engine cooling fan software where required.
Vehicles affected
602 Bentayga vehicles
Built
29 Jan 2018 to 17 Dec 2019
DVSA lists it as
“BENTAYGA V8”

Third row seat belt pillar D-loop upper anchorages may not fulfill legal requirements

Launched 24 March 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/074 Manufacturer ref. RE20/06 (RB48)

Defect
The third row seat belt pillar D-loop upper anchorages may not fulfil the legal load requirements
Remedy
Replace the existing 14x26 mm bolt used to attach the seat belt D-loop with a 14x40mm bolt.
Vehicles affected
307 Bentayga vehicles
Built
30 Jan 2017 to 17 Jan 2020
DVSA lists it as
“BENTAYGA (7 SEAT)”

2017 1 recall

Steering power assistance may be lost

Launched 3 April 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/113 Manufacturer ref. RE17/04

Defect
Due to a poor earth connection steering power assistance may by lost.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check the earth connection. Where necessary remove clean and reconnect the earth cable.
Vehicles affected
109 Bentayga vehicles
Built
8 Sept 2016 to 8 Mar 2017

2016 1 recall

Internal body joints/ fixings may not be torqued to specification

Launched 5 December 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/261 Manufacturer ref. RE 16/32

Defect
It has been identified that certain internal body joints or fixing may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If not torqued to the correct specification then the joints/fixings may loosen over time. This could affect the vehicle's integrity if involved in a collision.
Remedy
Recall all the affected vehicle to check and if required torque certain internal body joints and fixings.
Vehicles affected
239 Bentayga vehicles
Built
26 Nov 2015 to 15 Nov 2016

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 10 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Bentley Bentayga. 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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