Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Bentley Bentayga, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2018
1,099 new Bentley Bentayga cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2018; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (656), Germany (241), Poland (30).
- Average mass
- 2,524 kg
- Average CO₂
- 298 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 394 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 67% · Diesel 33%
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
25 first registered in 2018 are on Dutch roads; 88% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €303,707.
Most common APK defects
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm4
- Band onvoldoende profiel2
- Band beschadigd1
- Stadslicht niet volgens voorschriften1
- Achteruitrijlicht werkt niet (goed)1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
497 cars built in 2018 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 42 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, 545 of these cars first registered in 2018 took their annual MOT test. 95% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2018 the figure was 84%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Road Wheels | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Visibility | 0.4% | 3.6% |
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
34 2018 cars are on the New Zealand register; 18% arrived as used imports, 79% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 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 2018 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 … |
| 2020124 23 Mar 2020 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts used to attach the third row seat belts may not be long enough. As a result, the seat belts could detach from the rear p… |
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 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."
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018 Bentley Mulsanne and 2018 Bentayga vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rearview camera display may be obstructed or may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
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 2018 Bentley Bentayga: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011515 | High pitched whistle from the engine - Warning light within the DIP - Engine not running smoothly - Numerous DTC's. Customer statement/Workshop findings Emission control warning light evident within the DIP Engine not running/idling smoothly High pitched whistle from the right and left hand side of the engine TIP: Refer to video within the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2075922/- A selection of DTCs are evident (as per TPI Event memory entries) |
| 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) |
| 11009715 | Keyless entry system (KESSY) function was found to be disabled when the vehicle was parked for a short duration of time. Customer statement / workshop findings: Keyless entry system (KESSY) function is disabled when the vehicle is parked for a short duration of time Technical background: The reported symptom is due to the Battery management shut off stages being too early due to the battery size being incorrectly entered on replacement |
| 11009614 | Engine overheating - Warning in the DIP (V8 Kovomo) Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following symptoms are evident Engine overheat warning in the DIP (Engine overheating) Unusual cooling fan operation at high temperatures P19F700: Low engine coolant temperature indicator lamp coolant too warm Signs of coolant in the vacuum hoses for switch valve N649 |
| 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). |
| 11008405 | Engine cooling system over cooling - One or a combination of DTC's may be evident P218100 - P1BB400. Customer statement / workshop findings: DTC P218100 - Cooling System Performance and / or DTC P1BB400 Cylinder head temperature too low is stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM). Emission Control Lamp illuminated on the Driver Instrument Panel. |
| 11008400 | Engine coolant overheat warning in the DIP - One or a combination of DTC's may be evident P017B00 - P017C00 - P017E00. Customer statement: Engine coolant overheat warning within the DIP |
| 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). |
| 11007587 | Engine Cooling System over cooling - DTC P218100 - V8 Kovomo. Technical background It is possible for the engine coolant Thermostat to corrode over time, this corrosion is due to an adverse reaction of the Thermostat material with the engine coolant. The corrosion and subsequent build-up of debris prevents the correct operation of the thermostat when closing, resulting in over cooling. The ECM triggers a DTC when the target engine temperature is outside of the specified parameter. |
| 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 |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)