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Bentley · Large SUV

2021 Bentley Bentayga

Plug-in hybrid Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
D
Safety Signal
61 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical 7
Complaintsnone reporting a crash, fire or injury 1
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 19 mpg
20272026202520242023202220212020201920182017

The 2021 Bentley Bentayga is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Bentayga, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 1 complaint, most often about the electrical system.

Bentley Bentayga — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Bentley Bentayga · Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
BentaygaPlug-in hybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 100 kW AC Induction172119 (26 MPGe blended)18 mi electric733 h$4,350
BentaygaGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo152418———$4,550
BentaygaGasAWD6.0L 12-cyl turbo121814———$5,850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43724, 42975, 43659.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Bentayga3 / 10California LEV-III ULEV125 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
GVWR classClass 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement3 L
Engine configurationV-Shaped

Engine Output

Horsepower340 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelElectric

Seating

Seat rows2
Seating capacity5 seats

Transmission

DrivetrainAWD/All-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission speeds8

Driver assistance

Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Backup camera, Blind-spot monitoring, Electronic stability control, Parking assist, Pedestrian automatic emergency braking, Rear cross-traffic alert

Optional: Adaptive cruise control, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes one configuration rather than every trim (seen: Hybrid). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length202.0–202.4 in
Width (body, without mirrors)78.7 in
Height68.5 in
Wheelbase117.7 in
Curb weight5,324–5,838 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear57/43

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 3 configurations: Hybrid 4-door SUV, Speed 4-door SUV, V8 4-door SUV. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

Also on file Beside the 2021 Bentayga
Other years The 2027 Bentayga Recalls Bentley recalls
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Recalls (7)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Fuel System, Gasoline

RE23/19
3,527 vehicles 69% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V592000 reported Aug 23, 2023 Bentley Motors, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Back Over Prevention

RE 22/29 (RC54)
3,134 vehicles 81% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk A rearview camera screen that displays a blank image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-877-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE22/29 (RC54).
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V743000 reported Oct 5, 2022 Bentley Motors, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Seats

RC22/10 (RC36)
1,923 vehicles 84% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk An unlocked seat rail could move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. Fix Dealers will check and reset 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. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RC22/10 (RC36).
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V257000 reported Apr 14, 2022 Bentley Motors, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Air Bags

RE21/43 (RC26)
3,777 vehicles 91% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Fix Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/43 (RC26).
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V975000 reported Dec 15, 2021 Bentley Motors, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

RE21/29
28 vehicles 79% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A malfunctioning ESC system can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the chassis control module with the correct software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/29.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V647000 reported Aug 18, 2021 Bentley Motors, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Seat Belts

RE21/31 (RC13)
33 vehicles 85% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Fix 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. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/31 (RC13).
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V605000 reported Aug 4, 2021 Bentley Motors, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Suspension

RE21/17 (RB98)
206 vehicles 85% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on June 16, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/17 (RB98).
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V276000 reported Apr 21, 2021 Bentley Motors, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021. On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject mat

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Bentayga

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2021 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
1complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

6.7 per 10,000 built · Bentley reported 1,490 Bentayga built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2022: 1

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1
Exterior Lighting 1

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

climate control intermittently operable. only works half the time. can't regulate the fan control as the touch screen control systems fails to work
Electrical System Nov 28, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11495207

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Bentley itself: 1 death-or-injury claim on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 1 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 67 per 100,000 built. Every Bentayga model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 901
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-28
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 895 service bulletins, 6 service campaigns

Most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Structure, Equipment, Fuel/Propulsion System.

  • 2078038/6 Service campaign
    2026-09-28 · Structure — Body
  • Service info: Paint Damage/Anomalies | All Models Customer statement / workshop findings: In rare instances the customer and/or retailer may identify visual damage/anomalies in the paint finish during or post pre-delivery inspection. These may include: • Uneven sheen or texture • Patchy or blotchy appearance • Inconsistent under lighting • Staining, discolouration, or surface blemishes
  • 2057841/5 Service bulletin
    2026-08-27 · Structure — Body
  • Windscreen replacement criteria whilst under manufacturers warranty.
  • 2078038/5 Service bulletin
    2026-08-27 · Structure — Body
  • Service info: Paint Damage/Anomalies | All Models
  • 2083061/1 Service bulletin
    2026-08-19 · Unknown Or Other
  • Real Wear Setup and Guide using VYSOR
  • 2061369/14 Service bulletin
    2026-08-19 · Engine
  • Engine Overheating - Warning in the DIP | V8 Kovomo. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following symptoms are evident • Engine overheat warning in the DIP (Engine overheating) • Unusual cooling fan operation at high temperatures • P19F700: Low engine coolant temperature indicator lamp coolant too warm • Signs of coolant in the vacuum hoses for switch valve N649
  • 2078395/3 Service bulletin
    2026-08-11 · Structure — Body
  • Service info: Leather Damage/Anomalies | All Models
  • 2061369/13 Service bulletin
    2026-08-06 · Engine
  • Engine Overheating - Warning in the DIP | V8 Kovomo. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following symptoms are evident: • Engine overheat warning in the DIP (Engine overheating) • Unusual cooling fan operation at high temperatures • P19F700: Low engine coolant temperature indicator lamp coolant too warm • Signs of coolant in the vacuum hoses for switch valve N649
  • 2078373/4 Service bulletin
    2026-08-04 · Visibility/Wiper
  • Sunroof blind not retracting | Bentayga Series. Customer may report that the sunroof blind is stuck in the closed position and cannot be opened using interior controls. The Sunroof blind is stuck due to uneven/ruffled or crumped during open or closing

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Bentayga by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 0 0 21 mpg2026 A 1 0 21 mpg2025 A 1 0 21 mpg2024 A 0 0 16 mpg2023 D 3 0 20 mpg2022 D 5 0 18 mpg2021 this page D 7 1 19 mpg2020 D 4 0 19 mpg2019 D 4 1 17 mpg2018 C 4 1 15 mpg2017 C 2 9 15 mpg

Common questions about the 2021 Bentayga

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2021 Bentley Bentayga have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 7 recall campaigns for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 23V592000, covering Fuel System, Gasoline. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2021 Bentley Bentayga?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it D (61/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Bentley Bentayga?

Across the 3 EPA-rated configurations of the 2021 Bentley Bentayga, the best EPA combined figure is 19 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions). Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2021 Bentley Bentayga?

Transport Canada measured it at 202.0–202.4 in long, 78.7 in wide (body, without mirrors), 68.5 in tall, on a 117.7 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 5,324–5,838 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2021 Bentley Bentayga?

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Bentley Bentayga, most often about electrical system, exterior lighting. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2021 Bentley Bentayga?

The EPA smog rating for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga is 3 out of 10. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III ULEV125, Federal Tier 3 Bin 125 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga?

The manufacturer has filed 901 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga, most often covering electrical system, engine, structure. The most recent is dated 2026-09-28. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations3 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates3 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls7NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints1NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratingsnoneNHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe.
Service bulletins901NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations1NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA12 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions5 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2027 Bentayga The Bentayga model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Recalls Every Bentley recall on file All campaigns filed against Bentley vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Bentayga by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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