Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Bentayga | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Bentayga | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 Bentayga | 1 | 7 |
| 2020 Bentayga | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 Bentayga | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 Bentayga | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 Bentayga | 9 | 2 |
| 2016 Bentayga | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Service brakes3
- Air bags3
- Unknown or other2
- Steering2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Engine2
- Electrical system2
- Visibility/wiper1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 4 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Bentley Bentayga PHEV SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Bentley Bentayga SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Bentley Bentayga GT 2 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Bentley Bentayga GT 2 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 10 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 13.2–15.9 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bentayga · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.1 | 11.4 | 14.6 |
| 2025 | Bentayga · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.1 | 11.4 | 14.6 |
| 2024 | Bentayga · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.1 | 11.4 | 14.6 |
| 2023 | Bentayga · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.2 | 11.2 | 14.0 |
| 2022 | Bentayga · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 15.8 | 9.9 | 13.2 |
| 2021 | Bentayga · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 15.8 | 9.9 | 13.2 |
| 2020 | Bentayga · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.4 | 10.1 | 13.6 |
| 2019 | Bentayga · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.4 | 10.1 | 13.6 |
| 2018 | Bentayga · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 18.8 | 12.2 | 15.9 |
| 2017 | Bentayga · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 18.8 | 12.2 | 15.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
237 Bentayga cars are on the New Zealand register; 10% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 27 | 25 | 2 |
| 2022 | 30 | 28 | 1 |
| 2021 | 34 | 33 | 1 |
| 2020 | 20 | 19 | 1 |
| 2019 | 19 | 17 | 1 |
| 2018 | 34 | 27 | 6 |
| 2017 | 17 | 13 | 4 |
| 2016 | 14 | 6 | 7 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
358 Bentayga cars are on Dutch roads; 41% arrived later as imports, and 61 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | €396,700 |
| 2025 | 28 | €309,146 |
| 2024 | 35 | €307,532 |
| 2023 | 55 | €341,853 |
| 2022 | 68 | €306,582 |
| 2021 | 48 | €307,056 |
| 2020 | 28 | €303,186 |
| 2018 | 25 | €303,707 |
| 2017 | 28 | €309,024 |
| 2016 | 21 | €323,878 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 24 Bentayga cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 1 of those collisions were fatal and 3 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
4,120 Bentayga cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 339 | 6 |
| 2024 | 374 | 19 |
| 2023 | 501 | 29 |
| 2022 | 468 | 64 |
| 2021 | 418 | 87 |
| 2020 | 355 | 44 |
| 2019 | 356 | 49 |
| 2018 | 497 | 42 |
| 2017 | 515 | 50 |
| 2016 | 296 | 38 |
| 2015 | 1 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
2,273 Bentayga cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 95% passed first time, against 84% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 404 | 96% |
| 2019 | 391 | 93% |
| 2018 | 545 | 95% |
| 2017 | 553 | 95% |
| 2016 | 380 | 94% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Bentayga | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.0% | 5.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Visibility | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Brakes | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Road Wheels | 0.1% | 0.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
5,446 new Bentley Bentayga cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2016 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (266), Belgium (28), Netherlands (24).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 491 | 293 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 428 | 295 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 740 | 288 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 782 | 283 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1,099 | 298 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1,318 | 249 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 588 | — |
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
485 Bentley Bentayga cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 15.2 l/100 km on the road, against 12.9 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 18% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 485 | 15.2 | 12.9 | +18% |
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
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the Bentley Bentayga uses 15.2 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 2,280 litres: £3,980 at this week's average price in United Kingdom, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Petrol |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £3,980 |
| Germany | €4,968 |
| Belgium | €4,534 |
| France | €5,082 |
| Netherlands | €5,451 |
| United States | $2,580 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Bentayga in 8 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The engine fuel supply module may overheat and cause a fuel leak, creating a risk of a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate t…
Due to an improper installation procedure the seats in the second row may not be correctly aligned and locked on all seat rails. This could lead to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the …
The control parameters of the electronic stability control (ESC) may be incorrect. This could result in a loss of control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.
The nut on the eccentric bolt on the lower lever arm of the rear axle may break due to corrosion. As a result, the rear axle could move suddenly and uncontrollably in the wrong direction at high speeds, increasing the risk of an accident.
The fuel low-pressure hose quick connect located in the engine compartment can overheat and consequently to soften, allowing fuel to leak. Fuel leakage close to a source of ignition increases the risk of fire.
The curtain airbags may be welded incorrectly.As a result, they may not properly inflate in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.
In the third row of seats, the D-loop of the seat belt pillar might not be robust enough.In the event of an accident, they might detach, releasing the seat belt and increasing the risk of the passenger of suffering injuries.
Some joints may not have been tightened correctly in the seat system and instrument panel and there is a possibility that they could loosen over time, increasing the risk of injury to occupants in the event of an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
15 campaigns cover the Bentayga; the latest 12 are below.
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 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 2021-2022 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."
Bentley 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.
Bentley 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."
Bentley 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.
Bentley 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."
Bentley 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.
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Bentayga vehicles. A fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.
Bentley 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."
NHTSA recalls