Bentley Bentayga recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 10 safety recalls naming the Bentley Bentayga, launched from 2016 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Bentley Bentayga recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 10
- 2016 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 13 January 2026
- R/2025/526
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Bentley Bentayga recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid – Software Update For HV Battery Management Controller (RE25/46 RD74)
R/2025/526, launched 13 January 2026, 104 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: For certain vehicles a defect may be present in the cell modules of the 48Ah High Voltage Battery which could result in overheating during charging. Overheating of the battery cell modules during charging (or shortly afterwards) may lead to a thermal event.
Remedy: Installation of new software into the Battery Management controller (BMC) to detect potential issues with the performance of the battery modules.
On affected vehicles the electrical connectors on the W12 Fuel Supply Module located in the fuel tank can overheat and melt the flange material. Melting of the Fuel Supply Module flange material could result in a small fuel leak towards the top of the fuel tank.
R/2023/252, launched 13 September 2023, 1,036 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the electrical connectors on the W12 Fuel Supply Module located in the fuel tank can overheat and melt the flange material. Melting of the Fuel Supply Module flange material could result in a small fuel leak towards the top of the fuel tank.
Remedy: Replacement of the fuel supply module flange.
THE SECOND ROW SEATS MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ALIGNED AND LOCKED ON ALL SEAT RAILS
R/2022/094, launched 12 May 2022, 977 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The 2nd row seats may not be correctly aligned and locked on all seat rails.
Remedy: Check and re-set the relative 2nd row seat rail positions to ensure proper engagement of the seat rail runners.
Incorrect software parameters have been released for the Chassis Control Module
R/2021/297, launched 25 August 2021, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: Incorrect software parameters may have been released for the Chassis Control Module of certain vehicles fitted with standard (passive) roll bars.
Remedy: The Chassis Control Module will be updated with the correct software parameters.
CRACKS COULD BE PRESENT IN THE CYLINDER BORE OF SPECIFIC V8 ENGINES
R/2021/171, launched 31 May 2021, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: Cracks could be present in the cylinder bore of specific V8 engines.
Remedy: Replace the engine of affected vehicles
THE NUT OF THE ECCENTRIC SCREW COULD BREAK ON THE REAR AXLE LOWER LEVER ARM
R/2021/153, launched 31 May 2021, 12 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The nut of the eccentric screw could break on the rear axle lower lever arm which may cause alterations in the wheel alignment of the rear axle.
Remedy: Replace with new known correct nuts from outside identified manufacturing batches. If the screw connection is already damaged this will additionally be replaced.
THE FUEL LOW PRESSURE HOSE QUICK CONNECT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE THE DESIGN OPERATING SPECIFICATION
R/2020/168, launched 11 August 2020, 602 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The fuel low pressure hose quick connect in the engine compartment could be subjected to temperatures above the design operating specification.
Remedy: Replace the existing fuel quick connect with one made of an improved material. Update engine cooling fan software where required.
THIRD ROW SEAT BELT PILLAR D-LOOP UPPER ANCHORAGES MAY NOT FULFILL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
R/2020/074, launched 24 March 2020, 307 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The third row seat belt pillar D-loop upper anchorages may not fulfil the legal load requirements
Remedy: Replace the existing 14x26 mm bolt used to attach the seat belt D-loop with a 14x40mm bolt.
STEERING POWER ASSISTANCE MAY BE LOST
R/2017/113, launched 3 April 2017, 109 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to a poor earth connection steering power assistance may by lost.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check the earth connection. Where necessary remove clean and reconnect the earth cable.
INTERNAL BODY JOINTS/ FIXINGS MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION
R/2016/261, launched 5 December 2016, 239 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that certain internal body joints or fixing may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If not torqued to the correct specification then the joints/fixings may loosen over time. This could affect the vehicle's integrity if involved in a collision.
Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicle to check and if required torque certain internal body joints and fixings.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Bentley Bentayga, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Bentley dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.