Bentley Bentayga reliability
The Bentley Bentayga fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 5.2% of 1,254 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
10 DVSA recalls for the Bentley Bentayga
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.
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid – Software Update For HV Battery Management Controller (RE25/46 RD74)
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.
Fix: Installation of new software into the Battery Management controller (BMC) to detect potential issues with the performance of the battery modules.
Recalled models: Bentayga Hybrid · 104 vehicles
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.
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.
Fix: Replacement of the fuel supply module flange.
Recalled models: BENTAYGA W12 · 1,036 vehicles
The second row seats may not be correctly aligned and locked on all seat rails
The 2nd row seats may not be correctly aligned and locked on all seat rails.
Fix: Check and re-set the relative 2nd row seat rail positions to ensure proper engagement of the seat rail runners.
Recalled models: BENTAYGA EWB · 977 vehicles
Incorrect software parameters have been released for the Chassis Control Module
Incorrect software parameters may have been released for the Chassis Control Module of certain vehicles fitted with standard (passive) roll bars.
Fix: The Chassis Control Module will be updated with the correct software parameters.
Recalled models: BENTAYGA V8 · 1 vehicles
Cracks could be present in the cylinder bore of specific v8 engines
Cracks could be present in the cylinder bore of specific V8 engines.
Fix: Replace the engine of affected vehicles
Recalled models: BENTAYGA V8 · 1 vehicles
The nut of the eccentric screw could break on the rear axle lower lever arm
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.
Fix: Replace with new known correct nuts from outside identified manufacturing batches. If the screw connection is already damaged this will additionally be replaced.
Recalled models: BENTAYGA V8 · 12 vehicles
The fuel low pressure hose quick connect in the engine compartment could be subjected to temperatures above the design operating specification
The fuel low pressure hose quick connect in the engine compartment could be subjected to temperatures above the design operating specification.
Fix: Replace the existing fuel quick connect with one made of an improved material. Update engine cooling fan software where required.
Recalled models: BENTAYGA V8 · 602 vehicles
Third row seat belt pillar d-loop upper anchorages may not fulfill legal requirements
The third row seat belt pillar D-loop upper anchorages may not fulfil the legal load requirements
Fix: Replace the existing 14x26 mm bolt used to attach the seat belt D-loop with a 14x40mm bolt.
Recalled models: BENTAYGA (7 SEAT) · 307 vehicles
Steering power assistance may be lost
Due to a poor earth connection steering power assistance may by lost.
Fix: On affected vehicles check the earth connection. Where necessary remove clean and reconnect the earth cable.
Recalled models: BENTAYGA · 109 vehicles
Internal body joints/ fixings may not be torqued to specification
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.
Fix: Recall all the affected vehicle to check and if required torque certain internal body joints and fixings.
Recalled models: BENTAYGA · 239 vehicles
Checking a Bentley Bentayga 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.