How many recalls does Bentley have?

NHTSA has 29 Bentley recall campaigns on record across 7 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, fuel system, and equipment.

Which Bentley has the most recalls?

The Bentley Bentayga has the most recall campaigns of any Bentley model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.

Is Bentley reliable when it comes to recalls?

Bentley scores 65 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 13 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.

How do I check a Bentley for recalls?

Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Bentley. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Bentley Recalls (2010-2026)

Safety score

65/100

Below-average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 76% of makes we track.

Bentley scores 65 out of 100 (grade B) for recall severity, which ranks it 13 of 52 makes and better than most brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.

In total, NHTSA lists 29 Bentley recall campaigns across 7 models for the 2010-2026 model years. The single largest affected 7,778 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the electrical system.

A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Bentley model out so you can see which ones drive the count.

Bentley recalls by year

Bentley recalls by affected system

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How Bentley compares

Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Bentley is highlighted.

Rank	Make	Score	Recalls
#10	Maserati	B 66	37
#11	Nissan	B 65	209
#12	Audi	B 65	165
#13	Bentley	B 65	29
#14	Mini	B 64	33
#15	Jaguar	B 62	80
#16	Volvo	B 60	75

All Bentley models

Model	Score	Recalls	Largest recall	Years
Bentayga	A 85	16	3,777	2017-2026
Continental GT	B 70	8	7,778	2010-2026
Flying Spur	C 49	7	7,778	2014-2025
Continental GTC	F 15	5	7,778	2010-2026
Continental Flying Spur	C 50	2	7,778	2010-2013
Mulsanne	A 97	2	1,059	2012-2018
Continental	C 50	1	229	2017-2018

Recent Bentley recalls

Bentayga Apr 10, 2026 · 163 vehicles · NHTSA 26V231000
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Bentayga vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply wi…
Bentayga Mar 24, 2026 · 44 vehicles · NHTSA 26V181000
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2025 Bentayga vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply w…
Bentayga Nov 24, 2025 · 120 vehicles · NHTSA 25V811000
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2023 Bentayga Hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery may overheat while charging.
Continental GT Sep 25, 2025 · 17 vehicles · NHTSA 25V648000
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Continental GTC, Continental GT, and 2025 Flying Spur vehicles. The bolted joint connection securing the high-pressure fuel pump to the V8…
Bentayga Aug 23, 2023 · 3,527 vehicles · NHTSA 23V592000
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.
Bentayga May 31, 2023 · 1,008 vehicles · NHTSA 23V386000
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bentayga 5-seat vehicles. The second-row seats may be installed incorrectly and not locked on all seat rails.
Flying Spur May 3, 2023 · 1,659 vehicles · NHTSA 23V314000
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Flying Spur vehicles. The rear entertainment screen retention bracket, located in the rear of the front seats, may have been incorrectly …
Continental GTC Mar 8, 2023 · 1,610 vehicles · NHTSA 23V152000
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Continental GTC vehicles. Due to a sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket, the seat air bags may tear during deployment. As such, t…

Common questions about Bentley recalls

How many recalls does Bentley have?: NHTSA has 29 Bentley recall campaigns on record across 7 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, fuel system, and equipment.
Which Bentley has the most recalls?: The Bentley Bentayga has the most recall campaigns of any Bentley model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
Is Bentley reliable when it comes to recalls?: Bentley scores 65 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 13 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
How do I check a Bentley for recalls?: Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Bentley. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Recalls for other makes

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.