Bentley · Bentayga · 2017
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Not Rated
The 2017 Bentley Bentayga has 2 recalls and 9 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: air bags,unknown or other,service brakes (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Sep 8, 2026
The 2017 Bentley Bentayga page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags,unknown or other,service brakes with 1 reported complaint.
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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.
Remedy Status
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.
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.
Remedy Status
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.
The contact owns a 2017 Bentley Bentayga. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor detected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was fractured and the fuel tank needed to be r...
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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 d...
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THE AUTO START ON THIS BENTLEY BENTAGYA MOST OF THE TIME DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, BUT AS I AM NOW OVER 12,000 MILES IT HAS STARTED TO CAUSE THE CAR TO CALL AT ODD TIMES. FOR EXAMPLE COMING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE CAR STALLED LEAVING ME HALF IN AND HALF OUT THE SPACE. IT ALSO ...
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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 CA...
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BENTLEY LANE ASSIST - MAJOR ISSUE THE BENTLEY LANE ASSIST IS SUPPOSED TO KEEP YOU IN A LANE, HOWEVER TWICE NOW I HAVE BEEN TRAVELLING ON A TWO WAY ROAD AND IT HAS TAKEN ME WITH A VIOLENT STEERING MANOEUVRE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ISSUE IS THAT WHEN YOU ARE IN A TWO LANE R...
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THE BAD DESIGN OF THE BENTLEY BENTAYGA VENTILATION SYSTEM AT THE FRONT CAUSES THE SCREEN TO STEAM UP ALL THE TIME IN HUMID WEATHER MAKING IT VERY HARD TO SEE OUT THE FRONT WINDOW. YOU CLEAN IT AND IT IS STEAMED AGAIN IN 5 SECONDS. I HAVE NEARLY HIT A PEDESTRIAN BECAUSE OF THE B...
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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 WHEEL...
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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 ...
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EASY CYBER ATTACK AGAINST NEW BENTLEY - CRITICAL ISSUE IT IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS TO CONNECT THIS CAR TO THE INTERNET USING A SIM CARD, AS THE CAR IS LITTERED WITH HIGH IMPACT VULNERABILITIES THAT CAN EASILY BE EXPLOITED TO SHUT DOWN SYSTEMS, THIS WOULD DENY SERVICE OF SYSTEMS...
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The 2017 Bentley Bentayga has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 9 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga are air bags,unknown or other,service brakes (1 reports), electrical system,air bags,forward collision avoidance (1 reports), engine (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.