2017 Bentley Bentayga Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga.

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Complaints
16
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
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Recalls
2

Worst 2017 Bentley Bentayga Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Engine Problems

#32 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga.

Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Unintended Acceleration
1
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Fires
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Wipers & Visibility
1
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Recalls for 2017 Bentley Bentayga

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,905 vehicles.

23V592000Fuel Pump
~3,527 affected

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.

16V816000Seats
~378 affected

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.

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2017 Bentley Bentayga — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Bentley Bentayga reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2017 Bentley Bentayga has 16 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Bentley Bentayga?
Top reported problems: Airbags (3 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints); Brakes (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2017 Bentley Bentayga?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Bentley Bentayga have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,905 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Bentley Bentayga?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2017 Bentley Bentayga shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Bentley Bentayga reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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