Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Bentley Bentayga, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags3
- Unknown or other2
- Service brakes2
- Steering2
- Engine2
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Electrical system1
- Forward collision avoidance1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Vehicle speed control1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2017
1,318 new Bentley Bentayga cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2017; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (699), Germany (387), Belgium (34).
- Average mass
- 2,559 kg
- Average CO₂
- 249 g/km (NEDC)
- Average power
- 382 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 55% · Petrol 45%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
28 first registered in 2017 are on Dutch roads; 50% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €309,024.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde6
- Band onvoldoende profiel5
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage4
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm3
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld3
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm1
- Retroreflector vertoont gebrek1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
515 cars built in 2017 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 50 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, 553 of these cars first registered in 2017 took their annual MOT test. 95% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2017 the figure was 82%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| Brakes | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Visibility | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.4% | 1.4% |
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
17 2017 cars are on the New Zealand register; 24% arrived as used imports, 76% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Bentley Bentayga GT 2 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 15.9 L/100 km (about 15 mpg US), CO₂ 370 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga.
| 2023470 23 Aug 2023 | Fuel System Issue: Under certain conditions, the fuel supply module connectors and wiring could overheat. If this happens, the fuel supply module could melt and create a … |
| 2016583 18 Nov 2016 | Seats And Restraints On certain vehicles, the seat mechanism and instrument panel joint fasteners may not have been tightened properly during the manufacturing process. This could r… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 model year 2017 Bentayga vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. During the assembly process, the affected vehicles may not have had the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints properly tightened.
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 2017 Bentley Bentayga: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11009724 | Rear lid or boot - Water ingress diagnosis. Customer statement: Water ingress within the rear lid Water dripping from the rear lid Water ingress is evident within the boot Water in some isolated cases may be heard moving/sloshing from the inside of the rear lid |
| 11009723 | Noises from Panoramic sun roof. |
| 11009717 | Front windscreen - Water ingress - Left or right hand side Or water ingress from the top of the front windscreen. Customer statement / workshop findings: Water ingress into the cabin (Front windscreen) |
| 11009579 | Measured values - Cycle recording instructions. Technical background The instructions within the Measure section of this TPI have been generated to guide operatives through the process for recording Measured values in cycles by using self diagnosis, the Instructions also detail how to locate corresponding files which are required for analysis. |
| 11009568 | EPB Warning light in DIP - Front door/s power latch system intermittent - DTC U112300 within Address 03 and Address 46. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following is evident within the DIP Electronic parking brake warning And/or Drivers door power latch intermittent operation warning |
| 11009566 | Bentley Bentayga - Replacement of front radars (SC24/17). Certain 17-18MY Bentayga vehicles have been repaired after leaving the factory, using the incorrect level of front radar parts. The parts fitted during the repair, whilst functioning correctly, are not tested and approved for use in this vehicle system. The front radars on the affected vehicles MUST be replaced as a pair. |
| 11008718 | Engine light in the DIP - Various oxygen sensor / Fuel ratio DTCs logged within the Engine Control Module(s). Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine light in the DIP - Various oxygen sensor / Fuel ratio DTCs logged within the Engine Control Module(s). |
| 11008716 | Engine light in the DIP - Various Camshaft adjuster DTCs logged within the Engine Control Module(s). Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine light in the DIP - Various Camshaft adjuster DTCs logged within the Engine Control Module(s). |
| 11008227 | Lower and/or upper front suspension lever bushes - Warranty replacement guidelines. |
| 11008224 | Driver / Passenger door(s) creak on close - All models (front and / or rear). |
| 11007588 | Creaking/squeak noise from the front suspension (upper inner lever bushes). |
| 11007160 | Bentley Bentayga - Replacement of front radars (SC24/17). Technical background: Certain 17-18MY Bentayga vehicles have been repaired after leaving the factory, using the incorrect level of front radar parts. The parts fitted during the repair, whilst functioning correctly, are not tested and approved for use in this vehicle system. The front radars on the affected vehicles MUST be replaced as a pair. |
| 11006110 | Bentley Bentayga - Replacement of front radars (SC24/17). Technical background: Certain 17-18MY Bentayga vehicles have been repaired after leaving the factory, using the incorrect level of front radar parts. The parts fitted during the repair, whilst functioning correctly, are not tested and approved for use in this vehicle system. The front radars on the affected vehicles MUST be replaced as a pair. Remedy: Replacement of both front ACC radars |
| 11006105 | Bentayga rear brake noise/squeal - Repair method depending on the brake noise frequency (Iron brakes only). Scenario 1 Vibration of 1.2 to 1.4 KHz is produced from the rear brakes whilst braking at low speed Whilst braking at low speed, a vibration of 1.2 to 1.4 KHz or 5 KHz can be produced from friction between the rear brake pad and disc resulting in rear brake noise/squeal Scenario 2 Vibration of 3.4 KHz is produced from the rear brakes While braking at low speed a vibration of 3.4 KHz can be produced during brake application at low speed resulting in rear brake noise/squeal Scenario 3 Vibr |
| 11003660 | DTC P0B2500 logged within address 0021 (Battery Energy Control Module 2) - Dynamic ride system warning visible. Customer statement: Bentley dynamic ride system fault is displayed within the Drivers Instrument Panel (DIP) Workshop findings: DTC P0B2500 - Hybrid/EV Battery "A" Voltage low is stored within address 21- Battery Energy Control Module 2 Technical background: Possible internal fault with the super capacitor |
| 11003601 | DTC B2000F2: Faulty control module (Symptom code 4102) and/or night vision warning light evident within the (DIP). Customer statement: Night vision warning lamp (Figure 1) is evident with the Drivers Information Panel (DIP). Workshop findings: DTC - B2000F2: Faulty control module (Symptom code 4102) evident within address 0084 - Night vision control module. |
| 11003191 | DTC P0B2500 logged within address 0021 (Battery Energy Control Module 2) - Dynamic ride system warning visible. Customer statement / workshop findings Customer statement: Bentley dynamic ride system fault is displayed within the Drivers Instrument Panel (DIP) Workshop findings: DTC P0B2500 - Hybrid/EV Battery "A" Voltage low is stored within address 21- Battery Energy Control Module 2 Technical background: Possible internal fault with the super capacitor |
| 11000743 | Coolant pump leaking (part number 07P 121 008C) - Low coolant warning - Engine overheating - DTC's evident. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following is evident: Coolant leaking from the mechanical coolant pump Coolant witness marks on the mechanical coolant pump although coolant is not leaking/dripping from the pump Low coolant level warning displayed within the DIP Or Engine overheating issues and/or DTC P218100: Cooling System Performance with symptom code 8113 or air in the coolant DTCs (various) is evident, in this scenario the operative should also |
| 11000734 | Coolant pump leaking (part number 07P 121 008B) - Low coolant warning - Engine overheating - DTC's evident. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following is evident: Coolant leaking from the mechanical coolant pump Coolant witness marks on the mechanical coolant pump although coolant is not leaking/dripping from the pump Low coolant level warning displayed within the DIP Or Engine overheating issues and/or DTC P218100: Cooling System Performance with symptom code 8113 or air in the coolant DTCs (various) is evident in this scenario the operative should refer |
| 11000693 | Unintended sounding of the Alarm siren - Following activation of the ignition or whilst the vehicle is left standing. Workshop findings The following DTCs could also be evident within diagnostic address 0046 and/or 00BB and/or 00BC B131DF5: alarm system siren supply voltage lower limit value less than B131D29: sirens / alarm horn for anti-theft warning system Range/Performance B131D29: anti-theft alarm system siren / alarm horn signal, not valid |
| 10252818 | HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs - Should there be no water leaks evid |
| 10252458 | TPMS - Warning within the Drivers Information Panel (DIP) - Tyre pressure sensor - Low battery. Customer statement: Tyre pressure sensor: low battery warning is evident with the Drivers Information Panel (DIP). Workshop findings: One or a combination of the following DTCs may also be evident: - C105016 Left Front Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sensor Voltage too low - C105116 - Right Front Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sensor Voltage too low - C105216 - Left Rear Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sensor Voltage too low - C105316 - Right Rear Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sensor Voltage too low. |
| 10252446 | 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Measure section. |
| 10252291 | Unintended sounding of the Alarm siren - Following activation of the ignition or whilst the vehicle is left standing. Customer statement: Unintended sounding of the alarm siren following activation of the ignition Or Unintended sounding of the alarm siren whilst the vehicle is left standing. Workshop findings: - B131DF5: alarm system siren supply voltage lower limit value less than - B131D29: sirens / alarm horn for anti-theft warning system Range/Performance - B131D29: anti-theft alarm system siren / alarm horn signal, not valid |
| 10252115 | DTC P0B2500 logged within address 0021 (Battery Energy Control Module 2) - Dynamic ride system warning visible. Customer statement: Bentley dynamic ride system fault is displayed within the Drivers Instrument Panel (DIP). Workshop findings: DTC P0B2500 - Hybrid/EV Battery "A" Voltage low is stored within address 21- Battery Energy Control Module 2. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)