Model year
2017 Bentley Bentayga
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 9 complaints for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (3), ENGINE (2), SERVICE BRAKES (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 15 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2017 9 complaints
- 2018 1 complaints
- 2019 1 complaints
- 2020 0 complaints
- 2021 1 complaints
- 2022 0 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
23V592000 · Aug 23, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
16V816000 · Nov 10, 2016
SEATS
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2017 Bentayga vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. During the assembly process, the affected vehicles may not have had the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints properly tightened.
Complaints
9 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga · 6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2017 Bentley Bentayga at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.