2018 Bentley Bentayga: common problems and reliability
· 2016-2026An average Bentayga year.
The best Bentley Bentayga year (few owner reports). All Bentayga years
1 owner complaint, most about service brakes. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 Bentayga?The 2018 Bentley Bentayga has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes. Owners most often flag turbocharger failure requiring replacement.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Bentley Bentayga vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2018 a good year for the Bentayga?
Across the 4 Bentayga model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2021) to 9 (2017). With 1 complaints, the 2018 Bentayga sits about the same as 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 2018 Bentayga
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 18V632000Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018 Bentley Mulsanne and 2018 Bentayga vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rearview camera display may be obstructed or may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
seat belts:rear/other
Campaign 20V154000Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row upper seat belt attachment may not stay connected to the vehicle in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
air bags:side/window
Campaign 20V092000Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.
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.
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