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2017 Bentley Bentayga

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  • 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

Vehicle Speed Control complaints

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12,000 miles · Sep 4, 2017
Service BrakesVehicle Speed Control

BENTLEY DYNAMIC CRUISE CONTROL - DANGEROUS THE CAR HAS DYNAMIC CRUISE CONTROL THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS IN CERTAIN SETTINGS. IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHORTEN THE DISTANCE TO THE NEXT CAR ON A HIGHWAY TO APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS, AND THE CAR WILL CONTINUE AT THE CRUISE IF THERE IS NO CAR IN FRONT. THEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN TRAFFIC IS S…

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BENTLEY DYNAMIC CRUISE CONTROL - DANGEROUS THE CAR HAS DYNAMIC CRUISE CONTROL THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS IN CERTAIN SETTINGS. IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHORTEN THE DISTANCE TO THE NEXT CAR ON A HIGHWAY TO APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS, AND THE CAR WILL CONTINUE AT THE CRUISE IF THERE IS NO CAR IN FRONT. THEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN TRAFFIC IS STOPPED OR SLOW THE CAR WILL DRIVE AT SAY 65 MPH DIRECTLY TOWARD THE STOPPED VEHICLES BECAUSE THE SETTING IS SET AT 100 YARDS. THE RADAR HAS THE ABILITY TO SEE 300-400 YARDS, BUT IN THE SHORTENED SETTING INSTEAD OF LOOKING OUT AT 300-400 YARDS IT DISREGARDS THAT INPUT TAKING ONLY THE 100 YARD INPUT. WHAT THEN HAPPENS IS THE CAR ON REALISING THAT THE STATIONARY OBJECT IS NOW AT 100 YARDS ATTEMPTS TO DO AN EMERGENCY STOP. WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE. THIS HAPPENED BY ACCIDENT TO ME ON A HIGHWAY, AND I HAVE TO SWERVE ONTO THE HARD SHOULDER TO AVOID A COLLISION. IF THE MANUFACTURER WANTS TO INSTALL INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS THEN IT WOULD BE REALLY HELPFUL IF THEY WERE DESIGNED RIGHT. IT IS ABSOLUTELY POSSIBLE TO TAKE A RADAR INPUT AT 300 YARDS AND 100 YARDS FROM THE SYSTEM AND THEN MANAGE THIS SITUATION SAFELY. THIS IS A BASIC DESIGN FAULT. THEY SHOULD GO TEST A MERCEDES TO SEE HOW TO DESIGN THIS PROPERLY.

NHTSA ODI #11021375

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

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