Model year
2021 Bentley Bentayga
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 1 complaint for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 14–19 mpg combined and 73 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$5,850, 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.
22V743000 · Oct 5, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview camera image may be blank when the car is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
22V257000 · Apr 14, 2022
SEATS
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga vehicles. The second row seats may be installed incorrectly, without being locked on all seat rails.
21V975000 · Dec 15, 2021
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As…
21V647000 · Aug 18, 2021
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. Incorrect software for the chassis control module may cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system to malfunction.
21V605000 · Aug 4, 2021
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
21V276000 · Apr 21, 2021
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Complaints
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| BENTAYGA HYBRID | 0 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Speed SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| V8 SUV 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 · 4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Bentayga · 6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| Bentayga · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 17 | 21 | 19 | 73.0 | 390 | $4,350 |
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