Bentley Bentayga problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 15 recalls on file for the Bentley Bentayga (2017–2026).
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 15
- Model years
- 9
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Bentley Bentayga model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Bentayga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Bentayga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Bentayga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Bentayga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Bentayga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Lighting |
| 2020 Bentayga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Bentayga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2018 Bentayga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Brakes |
| 2017 Bentayga | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Airbags |
Most common Bentley Bentayga problem areas (all years)
- Electrical System2 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion2 complaints
- Airbags1 complaints
- Brakes1 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech1 complaints
- Lighting1 complaints
Bentley Bentayga recalls
Risk: Incorrect weight information may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: An unlocked seat rail can move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Risk: A rearview camera screen that displays a blank image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unlocked seat rail could move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Risk: The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: A malfunctioning ESC system can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the seat belt is not properly secured in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Risk: An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: If the full camera view is obstructed or delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Risk: If the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints were not tightened, they can loosen, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology