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2017 Bentley Bentayga

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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9Owner complaints

Model-year median: 0

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Air Bags
3Engine
2Service Brakes
2Steering
2Unknown Or Other
2
All reported categories
Electrical System
1Forward Collision Avoidance
1Fuel System, Gasoline
1Vehicle Speed Control
1Visibility/wiper
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 9 of 9 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

1 reports
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35,500 miles · Aug 2, 2022
Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2017 Bentley Bentayga. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor detected. 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 manufac…

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The contact owns a 2017 Bentley Bentayga. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor detected. 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.

NHTSA ODI #11477235

Official recalls

2

23V592000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Aug 23, 2023

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 & remedy

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.

16V816000 · Seats

Nov 10, 2016

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 & remedy

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.

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NHTSA investigations

0

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