Bentley Mulsanne Recalls (2012-2018)
The Bentley Mulsanne has been the subject of 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2012 to 2018 model years. They cluster mostly around the seat belts and back over prevention.
The Bentley Mulsanne scores 97 out of 100 (grade A), one of the cleaner recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 50% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 2 campaigns span 7 model years of the Bentley Mulsanne. The single largest affected 1,059 vehicles, over seat belts. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Bentley Mulsanne may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Bentley Mulsanne recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Bentley Mulsanne recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2018 Bentley Mulsanne Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2018 Bentley Mulsanne, involving the seat belts and back over prevention.
2017 Bentley Mulsanne Recalls
1 recall affects the 2017 Bentley Mulsanne, involving the seat belts.
2016 Bentley Mulsanne Recalls
1 recall affects the 2016 Bentley Mulsanne, involving the seat belts.
2015 Bentley Mulsanne Recalls
1 recall affects the 2015 Bentley Mulsanne, involving the seat belts.
2014 Bentley Mulsanne Recalls
1 recall affects the 2014 Bentley Mulsanne, involving the seat belts.
2013 Bentley Mulsanne Recalls
1 recall affects the 2013 Bentley Mulsanne, involving the seat belts.
2012 Bentley Mulsanne Recalls
1 recall affects the 2012 Bentley Mulsanne, involving the seat belts.
Every Bentley Mulsanne recall in detail
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2012-2018 Bentley Mulsanne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,059
- Reported
- Jan 15, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 7, 2019
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles. In the event of a crash, the rear seat belt anchor may detach from the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the rear seat belt buckle detaches, the seat occupant would have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will improve the strength of the rear seat belt mounting by adding an additional reinforcement panel to the body structure, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Bentley Customer Service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 19/01.
NHTSA campaign number 19V033000.
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2018 Bentley Mulsanne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 12
- Reported
- Sep 14, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 19, 2018
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018 Bentley Mulsanne and 2018 Bentayga vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rearview camera display may be obstructed or may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: If the full camera view is obstructed or delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software in the infotainment system, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2018. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 18/11.
NHTSA campaign number 18V632000.
Common questions about Bentley Mulsanne recalls
- Does the Bentley Mulsanne have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on record for the Bentley Mulsanne across the 2012 to 2018 model years. The most common areas are the seat belts and back over prevention.
- How many times has the Bentley Mulsanne been recalled?
- The Bentley Mulsanne has 2 recall campaigns from the 2012 to 2018 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Bentley Mulsanne recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the seat belts, affecting 1,059 vehicles. In the event of a crash, if the rear seat belt buckle detaches, the seat occupant would have an increased risk of injury.
- Which Bentley Mulsanne model year has the most recalls?
- The 2018 Bentley Mulsanne has the most, with 2 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Bentley Mulsanne has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.