2017 Bentley Bentayga: common problems and reliability
· 2016-2026One of the worst Bentayga years.
One of the Bentley Bentayga years to avoid. All Bentayga years
9 owner complaints, most about air bags. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Bentayga?The 2017 Bentley Bentayga has 9 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and service brakes. Owners most often flag turbocharger failure requiring replacement.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Bentley Bentayga vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Bentayga years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the Bentayga?
Across the 4 Bentayga model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2021) to 9 (2017). With 9 complaints, the 2017 Bentayga sits above the model's median of 1.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 Bentayga
seats
Campaign 16V816000Bentley 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.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 23V592000Bentley 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.
What owners report on the 2016-2026 Bentayga
Owners of this generation describe it as an incredible, classy, and underrated vehicle that offers a lot of car for the money on the used market, with particular praise for the interior, the Mulliner specification, and the W12's character.
- IsolatedTurbocharger failure requiring replacement
- IsolatedSteering rack failure
- IsolatedCoolant system repairs
- IsolatedEngine mounts wearing out and costing thousands
- IsolatedWater pump leaking shortly after purchase
Owner insights for the 2016-2026 Bentayga. Read the full 2016-2026 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Bentayga listings typically run $79,725–$139,680.
Other Bentayga model years
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