Bentley Arnage reliability
The Bentley Arnage fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 13.7% of 1,498 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
9 DVSA recalls for the Bentley Arnage
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Potential of pedestrian injury
It is possible due to a build up of corrosion that the Flying B mascot may not retract correctly when struck. If the vehicle is involved in a collison with a pedestrian and the mascot does not retract correctly the pedestrian may suffer addiional injuries.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the mascot mechanism to be replaced with a later version.
Recalled models: ARNAGE · 359 vehicles
Road wheel may become detached
It has been identified that affected vehicles have been fitted with wheel retaining bolts which do not conform to the dimensional specification. This can result in the wheel bolts becoming loose with the possibility that a wheel might detach.
Fix: Affected vehicles will be fitted with wheel bolts manufactured to the correct dimensional specification.
Recalled models: ARNAGE · 129 vehicles
Wheel fixing bolts may loosen
Due to the possibility of the road wheels having an incorrect finish the potential exists for the wheel fixing bolts to loosen. This defect could lead to the road wheel becoming detached from the hub.
Fix: Affected vehicles will have all the road wheels including the spare (if it is a full size wheel) and all the wheel fixing bolts replaced
Recalled models: ARNAGE · 55 vehicles
Potential loss of directional control
Due to the fitment of a nut without the specified self-locking feature the potential exists for the front suspension lower ball joint to become disconnected. This may lead to loss of directional control.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have both left and right hand front suspension lower ball joint securing nuts replaced.
Recalled models: ARNAGE · 51 vehicles
Fuel pump outlet hose may fracture
Fuel pump outlet hose has the potential under certain conditions to fracture and leak fuel.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel pump outlet hose assembly.
Recalled models: ARNAGE RED LABEL · 176 vehicles
Possibility that feed or return fuel line quick connectors may not fully re-engage.
There is a possibility that following disconnection the potential exists for either the fuel feed or return fuel line quick connectors to not fully re-engage
Fix: Recall affected vehicles remove plastic quick-release collar from the connector fully re-engage and fit safety clip
Recalled models: ARNAGE · 489 vehicles
Possible fouling of fuel & brake pipes
The potential exists for a foul to occur between the brake modulator pipe and the fuel pipe entering the fuel cooler and a further foul between the brake modulator pre-charge pump and the brake pipes. This may result in eventual abrasive damage to the pipes and possible leakage
Fix: Recall likely affected vehicles to check gap between pipes. If found to be too close or if corrosion protection has worn off remedial action will be taken. In the unlikely event of excessive abrasion the affected pipes will be replaced.
Recalled models: ARNAGE · 357 vehicles
Steering and brakes power assistance hose may leak
Brakes and Steering Power assistance hose may leak
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace hose with one to the correct specification
Recalled models: ARNAGE · 19 vehicles
Air can enter primary circuit of brake master cylinder
The low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap air which may in certain circumstances cause partial failure of the primary brake circuit.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace both brake fluid feed hoses and reservoir with a new assembly to revised specification.
Recalled models: ARNAGE LE MANS · 1,177 vehicles
Checking a Bentley Arnage before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.