Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Real-world fuel consumption
178 Bentley Bentayga cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions use 15.2 l/100 km on the road against 12.9 in the WLTP test (+18%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 178 | 15.2 | 12.9 | +18% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2023 Bentley Bentayga cars on Dutch roads are the 4.0 petrol (404 kW, 542 hp) and 3.0 hybrid (250 kW, 335 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 petrol | 404 kW 542 hp | 30 |
| 3.0 hybrid | 250 kW 335 hp | 25 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
55 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 25% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €341,853.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
501 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 29 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
In New Zealand
27 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register; 7% arrived as used imports, 93% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 14.0–16.3 L/100 km (about 14–17 mpg US), CO₂ 328–383 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.2 | 11.2 | 14.0 |
| Bentayga EWB · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.2 | 11.2 | 14.0 |
| Bentayga Speed · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 19.3 | 12.7 | 16.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Bentley Bentayga.
| 2026278 9 Jun 2026 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2025649 24 Nov 2025 | High Voltage Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could overheat. As a result, the battery could create smoke or heat, which can melt or damage the battery… |
| 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 … |
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 2022-2023 Bentayga 5-seat vehicles. The second-row seats may be installed incorrectly and not locked on all seat rails.
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 2023 Bentley Bentayga: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011583 | DTC P096C00 and / or P096F00 evident within the Engine Control Module. Customer statement: Engine warning light illuminated within the DIP Workshop findings: One or a combination of the following DTCs are evident within the Engine Control Module (ECM) P096C00 Transmission coolant valve electrical malfunction And / or P096F00 Transmission coolant valve short circuit to ground |
| 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) |
| 11009729 | Front door clash condition with the rear door brightware or clash between the front and rear door brightware. Customer statement / workshop findings: The front door inner panel hem is clashing with the rear door lower brightware during the closing operation of the front door or, The rear door lower brightware is clashing with the front door brightware |
| 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 |
| 11009616 | Loading system message in the Infotainment screen (screen stuck). Customer statement / workshop findings: The Infotainment system is stuck on the loading screen Loading system, please wait message is visible on the Infotainment screen |
| 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. |
| 11009451 | DTC P057300: Brake Switch "A" Circuit High evident within the ECM(s) - Various warnings evident within the DIP. Customer statement / workshop findings: The following symptoms may be evident (depending on Model Year) 23 Model Year: Drive system warning / safeguard warning in the DIP DTC P057300: Brake Switch "A" Circuit High evident within the Engine Control Module(s) 24 Model Year: Engine warning light evident within the DIP along with Drive system warning / safeguard warning in the DIP DTC P057300: Brake Switch "A" Circuit High evident within the Engine Control Module(s) |
| 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. |
| 11008402 | Rattle / vibration noise from the dashboard (Drivers side) - Head Up Display (HUD) trim panel. Customer statement / workshop findings: Rattle / vibration noise from the dashboard (Drivers side) - Head Up Display (HUD) trim 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 |
| 11008369 | Issues with mobile phone wireless charging - Wireless charging does not work. The customer complains that the mobile device sometimes cannot be charged wirelessly. |
| 11008359 | Emergency call module and communication unit (0075) - Software update - Dongle removal (SC24/13) |
| 11008228 | Options to move the passenger front seat to business, VIP and relaxed are greyed out (Not available in TSR) Customer statement / workshop findings The options to move the passenger front seat to VIP - BUISNESS and RELAXED are greyed out in the TSR, pressing states the function is not available. |
| 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). |
| 11007605 | Options to move the passenger front seat to business, VIP and relaxed are greyed out (Not available in TSR). Customer statement / workshop findings: The options to move the passenger front seat to VIP - BUISNESS and RELAXED are greyed out in the TSR, pressing states the function is not available |
| 11007604 | EPB Warning light in DIP - Front door/s power latch system intermittent - DTC U112300 within Address 03 and Address 46. Technical background: The micro switch signal of the door lock is not recognised or is recognised briefly, a counter press of the door by the operative is required to clearly recognise the signal Insufficient back pressure of door (door closing loads / seal load) results in the pawl microswitch signal becoming too short. This short signal is then calculated as an error state by address 0003 -Brake electronics. |
| 11007603 | Issues with wireless charging/wireless charging does not work. Customer statement / workshop findings: The customer complains that the mobile device sometimes cannot be charged wirelessly. One of the following three situations is described: The phone gets very hot while charging and charging is cancelled. The phone is not charged and the following message is shown on the MMI: The device cannot be charged as there is another object in the charging cradle. The phone does not start charging after it has been placed in the charging cradle. The phone or individual processes are switched off to |
| 11007588 | Creaking/squeak noise from the front suspension (upper inner lever bushes). |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)