The defect
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the flange and fuel supply module wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/19.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bentley Bentayga | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 | 2017 | 9 | 2 |
| Bentley Bentayga | 2018 | 1 | 4 |
| Bentley Bentayga | 2019 | 1 | 4 |
| Bentley Bentayga | 2020 | 0 | 4 |
| Bentley Bentayga | 2021 | 1 | 7 |
| Bentley Bentayga | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Bentley Bentayga | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
Other fuel system, gasoline recalls in 2023
32 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the fuel system, gasoline; Bentley Motors, Inc. filed 31 campaigns in all.
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| 23V666000 2 Oct 2023 | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
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| 23V630000 11 Sept 2023 | Hyundai Motor America |
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023