Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Bentley Arnage, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Tires1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 99 deaths reported
In the Netherlands
20 first registered in 2001 are on Dutch roads; 80% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde4
- Schokdemper aanwezig die lekkage vertoont4
- Bandenspanning op 1 as niet gelijk3
- Band beschadigd3
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld3
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen2
- Dim-, grootlicht werkt niet (goed)2
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af2
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
163 cars built in 2001 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 113 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 237 of these cars first registered in 2001 took their annual MOT test. 86% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2001 the figure was 59%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5.5% | 15.4% |
| Brakes | 4.6% | 13.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.2% | 19.3% |
| Tyres | 3.0% | 5.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | 3.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
9 2001 cars are on the New Zealand register; 56% arrived as used imports, 44% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2001 Bentley Arnage.
| 2002127 9 Jul 2002 | Brakes On certain vehicles the low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap or retain air. This air co… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIMOUSINES, THE LOW PRESSURE BRAKE FLUID FEED PIPE BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND REMOTE RESERVOIR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRAP OR RETAIN AIR.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES WERE INSTALLED IN SOME OF THESE VEHICLES. THE POSITION OF THE CRIMP SECURING THE RUBBER HOSE MATERIAL TO THE STEEL QUICK RELEASE CONNECTION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPER. IF THE CRIMP IS NOT PROPERLY POSITION, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Bentley told its dealers about the 2001 Bentley Arnage: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10239487 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: - Poor engine running - Reduced power - Engine warning lamp illuminated - Symptom related DTCs evident within the applicable engine control unit(s) Technical background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfires. |
| 10226813 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only Customer Statement: -Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. |
| 10226808 | Usage of E10 Fuel Customer Statement: -In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI |
| 10224810 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only Customer Statement: -Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. |
| 10201851 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. Technical background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist Retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfire. Measure: The following TPI should be carried out sequentially to ensure the root cause and analysis of the concern are identified without unnecessary work or repetitive actions taking place. |
| 10169997 | Condition: Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. Technical Background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist Retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfires. Service: The following TPI should be carried out sequentially to ensure the root cause and analysis of the concern are identified without unnecessary work or repetitive actions taking place. |
| 10161848 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only |
| 10142962 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only |
| 10030987 | BENTLEY: WORKSHOP ACTION BENTLEY ARNAGE & AZURE DRIVELINE REFINEMENT. *PE |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)