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Bentley Bentayga Recall 22V257: Rear seats may not lock, raising injury risk in a crash

NHTSA campaign 22V257, reported April 14, 2022, 1,923 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some second-row seats may have been installed without being locked onto all of their seat rails. If a seat rail is not fully engaged, the seat could move during a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the occupants.

The fix is free. An authorized Bentley dealer will check the second-row seat rail positions and reset them so the seat rails engage properly. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022.

If you own a 2021 or 2022 Bentley Bentayga, schedule a visit with an authorized dealer as soon as possible. You can also contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923 and check your VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V257Bentley Motors, Inc.
Component
SEATS
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.
Remedy
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).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Bentley Bentayga20212022