Models
Every Bentley model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Bentayga | 2016–2026 | 12 |
| Continental Flying Spur | 2004–2018 | 8 |
| Continental GT | 2004–2026 | 6 |
| Continental | 1981–2024 | 3 |
| Flying Spur | 2005–2025 | 2 |
| Arnage | 1998–2009 | 2 |
| Azure | 1992–2010 | 1 |
| Mulsanne | 1981–2020 | 0 |
| Brooklands | 1992–2010 | 0 |
| Eight | 1989–1996 | 0 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Continental GT Cabrio · Arnage LWB · Continental R · Continental GT Speed · Bentayga Hybrid · flying-spur-hybrid · Bentley · Continental FS Speed · Arnage T · Arnage R · Arnage RL · Arnage LE Mans · Arnage Limousine · Brooklands LWB · continental-2-door · continental-4-door · continental-cabrio · continental-convertible · continental-gt-2-door · continental-gt-4-door · Continental SC · Continental T · Limousine · Mulsanne LWB · Mulsanne S · redundant-bentayga · redundant-flying-spur-hybrid · silver-seraph · T2 · Turbo R · Turbo RL.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · new cars in Europe: European Environment Agency, 2010–2022
Complaints by model year
All Bentley models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Electrical system9
- Air bags6
- Engine5
- Service brakes4
- Fuel/propulsion system4
- Wheels3
- Vehicle speed control3
- Unknown or other3
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. The front axles may have been assembled with an incorrect shorter driveshaft, which can cause the hub securing nut to loosen over time.
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Bentayga vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2025 Bentayga vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2023 Bentayga Hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery may overheat while charging.
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Continental GTC, Continental GT, and 2025 Flying Spur vehicles. The bolted joint connection securing the high-pressure fuel pump to the V8 Evo engine may be improperly tightened and cause a fuel leak.
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.
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bentayga 5-seat vehicles. The second-row seats may be installed incorrectly and not locked on all seat rails.
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Flying Spur vehicles. The rear entertainment screen retention bracket, located in the rear of the front seats, may have been incorrectly installed.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
EU safety alerts
25 Bentley alerts in Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, since 2008; the latest 10 are below.
| Bentayga Hybrid SR/00085/26 · 16 Jan 2026 | Fire |
| CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GTC, FLYING SPUR SR/04367/25 · 19 Dec 2025 | Fire |
| Bentayga A12/02320/23 · 29 Sept 2023 | Fire |
| Flying Spur A12/01341/23 · 9 Jun 2023 | Injuries |
| Continental GT, GT Convertible (GTC), Flying Spur A12/01239/23 · 26 May 2023 | Fire |
| Continental GTC A12/01064/23 · 12 May 2023 | Injuries |
| Bentayga A12/01451/22 · 21 Oct 2022 | Injuries |
| Bentayga A12/01422/21 · 15 Oct 2021 | Injuries |
| Continental GT INFO/00150/21 · 3 Sept 2021 | Injuries |
| Bentayga A12/01116/21 · 30 Jul 2021 | Injuries |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all EU alerts
New registrations in Europe
29,292 new Bentley cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (910), Netherlands (142), Belgium (136), France (108), Poland (72).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,972 | 259 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 1,559 | 275 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2,818 | 285 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2,982 | 299 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2,794 | 316 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 3,409 | 269 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 3,257 | — |
| 2015 | 2,253 | — |
| 2014 | 2,248 | — |
| 2013 | 1,955 | — |
| 2012 | 1,592 | — |
| 2011 | 1,241 | — |
| 2010 | 1,212 | — |
Most registered Bentley models in Europe, 2022
| Model | New cars |
|---|---|
| Bentayga V8 | 491 |
| Continental Gt V8 Convertible | 481 |
| Continental Gt Speed | 361 |
| Flying Spur V8 | 305 |
| Bentayga Hybrid | 200 |
| Flying Spur Hybrid | 119 |
| Continental Gtc Speed | 14 |
| Bentayaga Hybrid | 1 |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
1,439 Bentley cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol cars average 14.7 l/100 km on the road, against 12.6 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 17% more. Plug-in hybrids use 10.1 l/100 km against 3.4 l/100 km on paper, with 81% of their distance covered with the engine off.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,208 | 14.7 | 12.6 | +17% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 231 | 10.1 | 3.4 | +197% |
By model
| Model | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga | 485 | 15.2 | 12.9 | +18% |
| Continental GT | 470 | 14.2 | 12.2 | +17% |
| Flying Spur | 168 | 14.3 | 12.7 | +13% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0