CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Bentley Bentayga has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (3 reports).
2017 Bentley Bentayga recalls
Fuel Leak Can Melt Wiring, Creating Fire Risk
The fuel supply module wiring in certain Bentayga SUVs can overheat, melting the fuel pump flange and causing a fuel leak.
Loose Seat and Dash Joints Could Raise Crash Injury Risk
Certain 2017 Bentayga vehicles built between March 1 and September 30, 2016 may have been assembled without the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints being properly tightened.
Most common 2017 Bentley Bentayga problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
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 replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,500.
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 data recorder. The contact stated that the information provided was that the vehicle was traveling at 11 mph, when the accelerator pedal was depressed several times, the vehicle accelerated crashing into the contact and the garage wall. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained two fractured wrists and a spinal injury that required medical attention. The
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, LIKE STEERING OR BRAKES, OR AIRBAGS. THERE ARE NEARLY 100 CONNECTED DEVICES IN THE CAR THAT IS CENTRALLY MANAGED USING ONE COMPUTER SYSTEMS THAT IS VERY VULNERABLE. THIS IS A FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEM AT BENTLEY HQ, AS ONE OF THE VULNERABILITIES WAS FIRST IDENTIFIED IN 1999, IT WAS PATCHED IN 1999 AND YET A 2017 CAR STILL HAS THE VULNERABILITY WITHOUT ANY PATCH. THIS MEANS NOT ONLY IS THIS CAR EXTREMELY VULNERABLE T
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 CAR IN FRONT. THEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN TRAFFIC IS STOPPED OR SLOW THE CAR WILL DRIVE AT SAY 65 MPH DIRECTLY TOWARD THE STOPPED VEHICLES BECAUSE THE SETTING IS SET AT 100 YARDS. THE RADAR HAS THE ABILITY TO SEE 300-400 YARDS, BUT IN THE SHORTENED SETTING INSTEAD OF LOOKING OUT AT 300-400 YARDS IT DISREGARDS THAT INPUT TAKING ONLY THE 100 YARD INPUT. WHAT THEN HAPPENS IS THE CAR ON REALISING THAT THE STATIONARY OBJE
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 ROAD AND THE ROAD MARKINGS IN THE CENTRE LINE SPREAD APART FOR A LEFT TURN AREA, THE CAR WILL OFTEN FOLLOW THE OUTSIDE LINE INSTEAD OF THE INSIDE LINE, THAT LINE TAKING YOU INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. YOU THEN NEED TO VIOLENTLY YANK THE STEERING TO CORRECT HE LANE ASSIST. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY TO BENTLEY AFTER THE SECOND OCCASION AND THEY FAILED AGAIN TO FIND THE FAULT. THEY ASKED ME IF I COULD VIDEO IT HAP
2017 Bentley Bentayga questions
Does the 2017 Bentley Bentayga have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga: Fuel Leak Can Melt Wiring, Creating Fire Risk; Loose Seat and Dash Joints Could Raise Crash Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Bentley Bentayga?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (3), Engine (2), Steering (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Bentley Bentayga has been fixed?
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