AI DamageBentley Bentayga: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Bentley Bentayga across 12 model years: 11 owner complaints and 993 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 27% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 27% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 18% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 18% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 18% of all complaints
- 6 Electrical system 9% of all complaints
- 7 Visibility 9% of all complaints
- 8 Forward collision avoidance 9% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (27% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 336.
- Air bags: 3 complaints (27% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 42.
- Engine: 2 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 709.
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 240.
- Steering: 2 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 238.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2019–2027
- 6 L · petrol · turbo · 12 cyl 2017–2023
- 3 L · plug-in hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl 2020–2027
- automatic, 8-speed 2017–2027
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 336 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 | 42 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 709 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 240 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 238 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 | 3,096 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 354 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 | 42 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 882 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 776 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 516 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 475 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 180 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained two fractured wrists and a spinal injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
There was no warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
On July 19, 2019, with 8800 miles on my 2018 Bentley Bentayga, I took it into an authorized Bentley dealer repair shop for routine service. I was advised that the brakes, front, and back were dangerously low. There was no prior warning or indication of this problem. I had the front and back brakes replaced.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was fractured and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,500.
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When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Seat Climate Icon Software Update (SC26/23). Technical background
- SOS Fault & Flight Mode Active | Bentayga Customer
- Service info
- Software Update | Trailer Assist | Bentayga | 25MY & 26MY (SC26/19). Technical background
- Windscreen replacement criteria whilst under manufacturers warranty
- Service info
- Real Wear Setup and Guide using VYSOR
- Engine Overheating - Warning in the DIP | V8 Kovomo. Customer statement / workshop findings
- Steering Rack Requires Replacement | Bentayga | 17-18MY
- Service info
- Engine Overheating - Warning in the DIP | V8 Kovomo. Customer statement / workshop findings
- Sunroof blind not retracting | Bentayga Series
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.