The defect
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.
The risk
A malfunctioning ESC system can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the chassis control module with the correct software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/29.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bentley Bentayga | 2021 |
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Bentayga | 2021 | 1 | 7 |
Other electronic stability control (esc) recalls in 2021
10 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the electronic stability control (esc); Bentley Motors, Inc. filed 31 campaigns in all.
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| 21V233000 1 Apr 2021 | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| 21V167000 11 Mar 2021 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 21V084000 17 Feb 2021 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 21V083000 17 Feb 2021 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 21V071000 12 Feb 2021 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021