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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel supply module wiring can overheat and melt the flange, which may cause fuel to leak.
This page covers 10 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga.
14–19 mpg combined
12.4–16.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The 2021 Bentley Bentayga has 10 recalls, the most serious being a fuel supply module wiring defect that can overheat, melt the fuel pump flange, and cause a fuel leak that may ignite, along with a rear axle lock nut that can crack from stress corrosion and misalign the rear axle, causing loss of control.
Two recalls address the same electronic stability control issue, where a software error in the chassis control module causes the system to stop working correctly in certain driving situations, leaving the vehicle more vulnerable to skidding or spinning out. One of these recalls is limited to V8-equipped vehicles. On the occupant safety side, second-row seats may not be fully locked onto their seat rails and can shift in a crash, raising the risk of injury to rear passengers. The front passenger seatbelt retractor can also deactivate too early, preventing a child safety seat from being held securely. The owner's manual incorrectly describes airbag deployment behavior, which may cause occupants to position themselves unsafely relative to the airbags. The rearview camera can display a blank image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, reducing the driver's view of what is behind the car.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel supply module wiring can overheat and melt the flange, which may cause fuel to leak.
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What the fix does
Dealers will replace the flange and fuel supply module wiring at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the rearview camera display to go blank when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, blocking the driver's view behind the car.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software at no cost to restore the rearview camera image.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the center screen when you shift into reverse, which is required by Canadian regulations.
What the fix does
Bentley will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update your infotainment system software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second row seats may not be properly locked onto all of their mounting rails during assembly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and reposition the second row seat rails to ensure they engage fully and securely.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Second-row seats may not be properly installed on their rails, so they might not lock in place and could shift during a crash.
What the fix does
Bentley will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership, where they'll inspect and reinstall the second-row seats correctly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The owner's manual incorrectly states that airbags will not deploy when the passenger airbag is on. This misinformation could lead owners to misunderstand airbag operation during a crash.
What the fix does
Bentley will mail corrected labels to owners. Apply the label yourself or have a dealer apply it for free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The chassis control module has incorrect software that can cause the Electronic Stability Control system to malfunction.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the chassis control module software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue in the chassis control module may cause the Electronic Stability Control system to malfunction during certain driving conditions.
What the fix does
Bentley will mail you instructions to visit a dealer for a chassis control module software update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat belt's automatic locking retractor may stop working early, preventing child car seats from securing properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assemblies and replace them if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lock nut securing the trailing arm on the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion, potentially affecting rear suspension stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the lock nuts on the rear axle trailing arm at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
