2021 Bentley Bentayga Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga.

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Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2021 Bentley Bentayga Problems

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

#11 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga.

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Recalls for 2021 Bentley Bentayga

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~12,628 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.

22V743000Back Over Prevention:display Function
~3,134 affected

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview camera image may be blank when the car is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

22V257000Seats
~1,923 affected

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga vehicles. The second row seats may be installed incorrectly, without being locked on all seat rails.

21V975000Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual · Air Bags:frontal
~3,777 affected

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

21V647000Electronic Stability Control (esc):control Module:software
~28 affected

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. Incorrect software for the chassis control module may cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system to malfunction.

21V605000Seat Belts:front:retractor · Seat Belts
~33 affected

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

21V276000Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
~206 affected

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

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2021 Bentley Bentayga — FAQ

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

Is the 2021 Bentley Bentayga reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Bentley Bentayga has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Bentley Bentayga?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Headlight/Taillight Failures (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2021 Bentley Bentayga have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 12,628 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 2021 Bentley Bentayga?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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