2021 Bentley Bentayga: common problems and reliability
· 2016-2026One of the weaker Bentayga years.
1 owner complaint, most about electrical system. 7 recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 Bentayga?The 2021 Bentley Bentayga has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and exterior lighting. Owners most often flag turbocharger failure requiring replacement.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Bentley Bentayga vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Bentayga years only. How we score it
Is 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Bentayga
seat belts
Campaign 21V605000Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Campaign 21V975000Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Campaign 21V276000Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
electronic stability control (esc):control module:software
Campaign 21V647000Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. Incorrect software for the chassis control module may cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system to malfunction.
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seats
Campaign 22V257000Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga vehicles. The second row seats may be installed incorrectly, without being locked on all seat rails.
back over prevention:display function
Campaign 22V743000Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview camera image may be blank when the car is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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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