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2018 Bentley Bentayga problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2018 Bentley Bentayga — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Bentayga years?

Bentayga NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 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, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Bentley Bentayga problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1100%

Does the 2018 Bentley Bentayga have recalls?

4 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.

20V154000Seat BeltsMarch 18, 2020 · 281 units

Defect

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row upper seat belt attachment may not stay connected to the vehicle in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

If the seat belt is not properly secured in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper seat belt attachment bolt, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/06.

20V092000AirbagsFebruary 17, 2020 · 4 units

Defect

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.

Consequence

An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2020. All vehicles (4) have been remedied as of October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/04.

18V632000Driver AssistanceSeptember 14, 2018 · 12 units

Defect

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018 Bentley Mulsanne and 2018 Bentayga vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rearview camera display may be obstructed or may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Consequence

If the full camera view is obstructed or delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software in the infotainment system, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2018. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 18/11.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“On July 19, 2019, with 8800 miles on my 2018 Bentley Bentayga, I took it into an authorized Bentley dealer repair shop for routine service. I was advised that the brakes, front, and back were dangerously low. There was no prior warning or indication of this problem. I had the front and back brakes…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 14, 2022

2018 Bentley Bentayga — common questions

Is the 2018 Bentley Bentayga reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Bentley Bentayga have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 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.