The defect
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2023 Bentayga Hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery may overheat while charging.
The risk
A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE25/46. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2025.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bentley Bentayga Hybrid | 2023 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):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 Hybrid | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
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148 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the electrical system; Bentley Motors, Inc. filed 31 campaigns in all.
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