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2017 Bentley Bentayga problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 16 complaints on file for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

16

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Bentayga years?

Bentayga NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted16 complaints2017: 16 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Bentayga NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Bentley Bentayga problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags319%
Brakes213%
Other213%
Engine213%
Steering213%
Visibility & Wipers16%
Driver Assistance16%
Electrical System16%
Fuel System16%
Speed Control16%

Does the 2017 Bentley Bentayga have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V592000Fuel SystemAugust 23, 2023 · 3,527 units

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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.

16V816000SeatsNovember 10, 2016 · 378 units

Defect

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2017 Bentayga vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. During the assembly process, the affected vehicles may not have had the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints properly tightened.

Consequence

If the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints were not tightened, they can loosen, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2017. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE16/32.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact stated that she was a standing outside of a 2017 Bentley Bentayga while guiding a driver to park the vehicle in a residential garage when the anti-collision and anti-pedestrian feature failed. The contact stated that she was providing information from the electronic data recorder. The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 13, 2018 · crash

“1 THE CAR WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS, EVEN IN TERRIBLE WEATHER. THIS MEANS NO GEAR IS ACTUALLY ENGAGED, AND IF AN EMERGENCY OCCURS IT HAS TO FIRST FIND A GEAR BEFORE YOU CAN UTILISE POWER. I CAN SEND ATTACH A VIDEO TO SHOW THE POINT IN FULL, IN VERY BAD WEATHER, BUT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 1, 2017

“BENTLEY SAFEGUARD FAILURE BENTLEY SAFEGUARD IS SUPPOSED TO STOP THE CAR IN THE EVENT OF AN OBSTACLE. I WAS IN THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT HAD TURN FROM THE RIGHT HAND LANE ON A TWO WAY ROAD. THE TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY BUT FREE FLOWING AT AROUND 20 MPH. A LARGE 18 WHEELER TRUCK FLASHED ME TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 15, 2017

“1 THE CAR WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS, EVEN IN TERRIBLE WEATHER. THIS MEANS NO GEAR IS ACTUALLY ENGAGED, AND IF AN EMERGENCY OCCURS IT HAS TO FIRST FIND A GEAR BEFORE YOU CAN UTILISE POWER. I CAN SEND ATTACH A VIDEO TO SHOW THE POINT IN FULL, IN VERY BAD WEATHER, BUT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · January 1, 2017

“BENTLEY DYNAMIC CRUISE CONTROL - DANGEROUS THE CAR HAS DYNAMIC CRUISE CONTROL THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS IN CERTAIN SETTINGS. IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHORTEN THE DISTANCE TO THE NEXT CAR ON A HIGHWAY TO APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS, AND THE CAR WILL CONTINUE AT THE CRUISE IF THERE IS NO CAR IN FRONT. THEN ON THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 15, 2017

2017 Bentley Bentayga — common questions

Is the 2017 Bentley Bentayga reliable?

The record is thin — 16 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2017 Bentayga problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (3 complaints), engine (2 complaints), brakes (2 complaints).

Does the 2017 Bentley Bentayga have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Bentley Bentayga. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.