Bentley Bentayga recalls

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1. Tire placard may show incorrect weight capacity

   Reported April 10, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V231000163 vehicles affected

   The tire placard lists an incorrect maximum vehicle capacity weight, which may lead to overloading and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the placard free of charge.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

   Defect

   Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Bentayga vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

   Consequence

   Incorrect weight information may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy

   Dealers will replace the tire information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE26/09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 18, 2026.

2. Tire placard may show incorrect size and pressure

   Reported March 24, 2026Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 26V18100044 vehicles affected

   The tire information placard may list the wrong tire size or pressure, which could lead to incorrectly sized or improperly inflated tires and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the placard, free of charge.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

   Defect

   Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2025 Bentayga vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

   Consequence

   Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy

   Dealers will replace the tire information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2026. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE26/05.

3. High-voltage battery cells may overheat while charging

   Reported January 13, 2026Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2025/526104 vehicles affected

   A defect in the high-voltage battery cell modules may cause overheating during or shortly after charging, potentially leading to a thermal event. Battery management controller software will be installed to detect potential module performance issues.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   Bentley Bentayga Hybrid – Software Update For HV Battery Management Controller (RE25/46 RD74)

   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.

4. High-voltage battery may overheat while charging

   Reported November 24, 2025Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 25V811000120 vehicles affected

   The high-voltage battery may overheat while charging, increasing fire risk. Dealers will update the battery software and replace the battery if necessary, free of charge.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE

   Defect

   Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2023 Bentayga Hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery may overheat while charging.

   Consequence

   A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

   Remedy

   Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE25/46. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2025.

5. Fuel module flange may melt and leak

   Reported September 13, 2023Model years 2015–2022DVSA recall R/2023/2521,036 vehicles affected

   Electrical connectors in the fuel supply module may overheat and melt the flange, causing a small fuel leak near the top of the tank. The fuel supply module flange will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   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.

   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.

6. Fuel pump wiring may overheat and cause a leak

   Reported August 23, 2023Model years 2017–2023NHTSA campaign 23V5920003,527 vehicles affected

   Fuel supply module wiring may overheat and melt the flange, causing a fuel leak that could lead to a fire if there is an ignition source. Dealers will replace the flange and wiring free of charge.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

   Defect

   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.

   Consequence

   A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

   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.

7. Second-row seats may not lock on all rails

   Reported May 31, 2023Model years 2022–2023NHTSA campaign 23V3860001,008 vehicles affected

   The second-row seats may be installed incorrectly and not locked on all seat rails. An unlocked rail could let a seat move in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The seat rail positions will be checked and reset to ensure proper engagement, free of charge.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   SEATS

   Defect

   Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bentayga 5-seat vehicles. The second-row seats may be installed incorrectly and not locked on all seat rails.

   Consequence

   An unlocked seat rail can move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

   Remedy

   Bentley will check and reset the 2nd row seat rail positions to ensure proper engagement of the seat rails, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 11, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-257.

   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.

8. Rearview camera may display a blank image

   Reported October 5, 2022Model years 2021–2022NHTSA campaign 22V7430003,134 vehicles affected

   A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be blank when reversing, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the infotainment software free of charge.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

   Defect

   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 Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

   Consequence

   A rearview camera screen that displays a blank image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy

   Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-877-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE22/29 (RC54).

   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.

9. Second-row seats may not lock onto all rails

   Reported May 12, 2022Model years 2020–2022DVSA recall R/2022/0941,954 vehicles affected

   The second-row seats may be misaligned and not locked onto all seat rails. The rail positions will be checked and reset to ensure the runners engage properly.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   THE SECOND ROW SEATS MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ALIGNED AND LOCKED ON ALL SEAT RAILS

   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.

10. Second-row seat rails may not be locked

    Reported April 14, 2022Model years 2021–2022NHTSA campaign 22V2570001,923 vehicles affected

    The second-row seats may be installed without all seat rails locked. An unlocked rail could move in a crash and increase injury risk. Dealers will check and reset the seat rail positions to ensure proper engagement, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text

    Component

    SEATS

    Defect

    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.

    Consequence

    An unlocked seat rail could move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

    Remedy

    Dealers will check and reset the 2nd row seat rail positions to ensure proper engagement of the seat rails, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RC22/10 (RC36).

    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.

11. Owner's manual gives incorrect airbag information

    Reported December 15, 2021Model years 2021–2022NHTSA campaign 21V9750003,777 vehicles affected

    The manual incorrectly says the airbag system will not deploy when the passenger airbag indicator is on. This may affect how occupants position themselves and increase injury risk in a crash. New labels will be mailed; owners may apply them or have a dealer apply them, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text

    Component

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    Defect

    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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence

    The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy

    Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/43 (RC26).

    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.

12. Chassis control module may have incorrect software

    Reported August 25, 2021Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2021/2971 vehicle affected

    Incorrect software parameters may be present in the chassis control module. The module will be updated with the correct parameters.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    Incorrect software parameters have been released for the Chassis Control Module

    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.

13. Stability control software may malfunction

    Reported August 18, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V64700028 vehicles affected

    Incorrect chassis control module software may cause the electronic stability control system to malfunction, potentially leading to loss of control and increased crash risk. Dealers will update the software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text

    Component

    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    Defect

    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.

    Consequence

    A malfunctioning ESC system can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will update the chassis control module with the correct software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/29.

    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.

14. Front passenger seat belt retractor may deactivate early

    Reported August 4, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V60500033 vehicles affected

    The front passenger seat belt's automatic locking retractor may deactivate early, preventing a child restraint from securing properly and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies and replace them if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text

    Component

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    Defect

    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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence

    An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assemblies, and if necessary, replace the seat belts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/31 (RC13).

    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.

15. Cracks may be present in the cylinder bore

    Reported May 31, 2021Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2021/1711 vehicle affected

    Cracks may be present in the cylinder bore. The engine will be replaced in affected vehicles.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    CRACKS COULD BE PRESENT IN THE CYLINDER BORE OF SPECIFIC V8 ENGINES

    Defect

    Cracks could be present in the cylinder bore of specific V8 engines.

    Remedy

    Replace the engine of affected vehicles

16. Rear axle lever arm nut may break

    Reported May 31, 2021Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2021/15312 vehicles affected

    The eccentric screw nut on the rear axle lower lever arm may break, altering rear wheel alignment. The nut will be replaced; the screw connection will also be replaced if damaged.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    THE NUT OF THE ECCENTRIC SCREW COULD BREAK ON THE REAR AXLE LOWER LEVER ARM

    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.

17. Rear axle trailing arm lock nut may break

    Reported April 21, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V276000206 vehicles affected

    Stress corrosion may break a rear axle trailing arm lock nut, misaligning the axle and causing loss of control. Dealers will replace the lock nuts free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text

    Component

    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

    Defect

    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.

    Consequence

    A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on June 16, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/17 (RB98).

    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.

18. Fuel hose connector may be exposed to excessive heat

    Reported August 11, 2020Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2020/168EU Safety Gate A12/00878/20602 vehicles affected

    The fuel low pressure hose quick connect in the engine compartment may be exposed to temperatures above its design operating specification. It will be replaced with one made of improved material, and the engine cooling fan software updated where required.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    THE FUEL LOW PRESSURE HOSE QUICK CONNECT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE THE DESIGN OPERATING SPECIFICATION

    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.

19. Fuel line connector may leak

    Reported June 2, 2020Model years 2019–2020NHTSA campaign 20V3210001,892 vehicles affected

    The fuel line quick connector in the engine compartment may leak. Fuel near an ignition source can increase the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the fuel line and connector, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text

    Component

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Defect

    Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Bentayga vehicles. A fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.

    Consequence

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy

    Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line and quick connector, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/14.

    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.

20. Third row seat belt anchorages may not meet load requirements

    Reported March 24, 2020Model years 2017–2020DVSA recall R/2020/074EU Safety Gate A12/00577/20307 vehicles affected

    The upper anchorages for the third row seat belts may not meet legal load requirements. The 14x26 mm attachment bolt will be replaced with a 14x40mm bolt.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    THIRD ROW SEAT BELT PILLAR D-LOOP UPPER ANCHORAGES MAY NOT FULFILL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    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.

21. Third-row seat belt attachment may come loose

    Reported March 18, 2020Model years 2018–2020NHTSA campaign 20V154000281 vehicles affected

    The upper attachment for a third-row seat belt may not stay connected in a crash, leaving the occupant improperly restrained and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the attachment bolt free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text

    Component

    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

    Defect

    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."

    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.

    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.

22. Side curtain air bags may not inflate properly

    Reported February 17, 2020Model years 2018–2020NHTSA campaign 20V0920004 vehicles affected

    The side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace them free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text

    Component

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    Defect

    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.

    Consequence

    An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    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.

23. Rearview camera image may be obstructed or delayed

    Reported September 14, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V63200012 vehicles affected

    When reverse is selected, the rearview camera image may be obstructed or not fully visible within two seconds. If the driver does not check surroundings before reversing, the risk of a crash may increase. Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text

    Component

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Defect

    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."

    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.

    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.

24. Poor earth connection may cause loss of steering assistance

    Reported April 3, 2017Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2017/113109 vehicles affected

    A poor earth connection may cause loss of steering power assistance. The earth connection will be checked, and the cable cleaned and reconnected if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    STEERING POWER ASSISTANCE MAY BE LOST

    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.

25. Body joints or fixings may loosen

    Reported December 5, 2016Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2016/261EU Safety Gate A12/1543/16239 vehicles affected

    Some internal body joints or fixings may not be tightened to specification and could loosen over time, affecting vehicle integrity in a collision. They will be checked and tightened if required.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    INTERNAL BODY JOINTS/ FIXINGS MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION

    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.

26. Seat mechanism and instrument panel joints may loosen

    Reported November 10, 2016Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 16V816000378 vehicles affected

    The seat mechanism and instrument panel joints may not be properly tightened and could loosen, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will inspect and tighten the joints as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text

    Component

    SEATS

    Defect

    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.

    Consequence

    If the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints were not tightened, they can loosen, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy

    Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2017. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE16/32.

    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.