2021 Bentley Bentayga Problems and Complaints

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Updated on October 19, 2022

The surge in demands for SUVs saw the brands that never made SUVs, make SUVs and Bentley is yet another one of them. Looking at the whole frenzy for SUVs, Bentley decided that they too should make one and rolled out the Bentayga back in 2016 and it was an instant hit amongst buyers. 5 years down the line, demand for the Bentayga is still going strong. And the Bentayga isn’t an ordinary SUV- it’s an apartment on four wheels, equipped with some of the world’s best tech and crafted with the finest materials you’ll find in an automobile. Prices for the Bentayga start at around $185,000 and it comes with a host of customization and personalization options, just like every other Bentley.

The Bentayga is easily one of the most luxurious vehicles you can buy and very few vehicles can pamper you in luxury as the Bentayga does. And it isn’t just about that but it also is a very reliable machine. Luxury vehicles haven’t always enjoyed the reputation of being the most reliable vehicles around, however, the Bentayga proves that it is a dependable car to drive in. The 2021 Bentayga has zero complaints registered against its name and has had just 5 recalls so far. That speaks a lot about the SUV’s quality and reliability and Bentley’s promptness in identifying and rectifying the smallest of the issues.

There are no official complaints registered against the 2021 Bentley Bentayga on the NHTSA website. This is because people who own a Bentayga simply don’t have time to do so or their dealers take good care of them and so doesn’t require escalation.

Recalls of 2021 Bentley Bentayga

2021 Bentayga V8 and Bentayga Hybrid variants don’t have any recalls to its name. Only the Speed variant has about 5 recalls; and they have been rectified without any incident.

S. No.	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	April 14, 2022	22V257000	Second-row seats are not correctly installed.	The second row seats may be installed incorrectly, without being locked on all seat rails. An unlocked seat rail could move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.	Dealers will check and rest the 2nd-row seat rail positions to ensure proper engagement of the seat rails, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022.
2	December 15, 2021	21V975000	Incorrect airbag information in manual/FMVSS 208	The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the airbags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.	Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have the dealer apply the label, free of charge.
3	August 18, 2021	21V647000	ESC malfunction may cause loss of vehicle control	Incorrect software for the chassis control module may cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system to malfunction. A malfunctioning ESC system can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.	Dealers will update the chassis control module with the correct software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021.
4	August 4, 2021	21V605000	Seat belt locking retractor malfunction/FMVSS 208	The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.	Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assemblies, and if necessary, replace the seat belts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021.
5	April 21, 2021	21V276000	Rear axle lock nuts may break	The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion. A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.	Bentley will notify owners and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on June 16, 2021.

Should you buy the 2021 Bentley Bentayga?

2021 Bentley Bentayga seems like a very reliable SUV. Bentley has been very prompt with recalls and the recall history clearly shows that Bentley has been prompt in rectifying the smallest of issues detected. Also, the SUV has never been recalled for correcting some grave issues and all of them have been minor niggles. Overall, we think that Bentayga should prove to be a very reliable and dependable vehicle if you’re in the market hunting for an ultra-luxury SUV.