NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Bentley Bentayga Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Bentley Bentayga has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bentley dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Bentley Bentayga. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Bentley Bentayga owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Bentley Bentayga, describing incidents dated November 14, 2022.
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- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11511458 · Filed
On July 19, 2019, with 8800 miles on my 2018 Bentley Bentayga, I took it into an authorized Bentley dealer repair shop for routine service. I was advised that the brakes, front, and back were dangerously low. There was no prior warning or indication of this problem. I had the front and back brakes…
Fuel Supply Module May Overheat and Melt Flange
NHTSA #23V592000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported August 23, 2023 · Bentley Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3,527 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.06% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Bentley campaign RE23/19 · Owners notified October 20, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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 for this recall is RE23/19.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Seat Belt May Not Secure Occupant/FMVSS 210
NHTSA #20V154000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other · NHTSA notice
Reported March 18, 2020 · Bentley Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 281 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Bentley campaign RE20/06 · Owners notified May 20, 2020 · Vehicles built February 3, 2017 – January 23, 2020 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row upper seat belt attachment may not stay connected to the vehicle in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper seat belt attachment bolt, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/06.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Side Curtain Air bag May May Not Inflate Properly
NHTSA #20V092000 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice
Reported February 17, 2020 · Bentley Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Bentley campaign RE20/04 · Owners notified April 10, 2020 · Vehicles built February 13, 2017 – June 22, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.
Safety consequence
An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2020. All vehicles (4) have been remedied as of October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/04.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Obstruction of View When in Reverse/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #18V632000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported September 14, 2018 · Bentley Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 12 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Bentley campaign RE 18/11 · Owners notified October 19, 2018 · Vehicles built May 2, 2018 – May 3, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018 Bentley Mulsanne and 2018 Bentayga vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rearview camera display may be obstructed or may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software in the infotainment system, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2018. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 18/11.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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