By year
Owner complaints about Bentley vehicles peaked at 8 in 2017
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2009 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Make
Bentley
The complete NHTSA record for Bentley vehicles: owner complaints, recall campaigns, defect investigations and manufacturer communications, for every model and model year on file.
Most Bentley recalls are filed by Bentley Motors, part of Volkswagen Group.
Owner complaints in the last five years1539 on file in all, across 34 models
Recall campaigns6114 in five years
Severity index12.8Crash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations22,682 service bulletins
Components
Electrical system draws the most owner complaints about Bentley vehicles, 14% of them
Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Models
The Bentayga has the most complaints of any Bentley model
Every Bentley model with complaints or recalls on file, by complaints. Counts are not rates: NHTSA publishes no sales volumes.
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Severity index | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga | 2016 to 2027 | 12 | 8.3 | 30 | 0 |
| Continental Flying Spur | 2004 to 2018 | 8 | 12.5 | 18 | 0 |
| Continental GT | 2004 to 2027 | 6 | 16.7 | 28 | 0 |
| Continental | 1980 to 2024 | 3 | 0.0 | 22 | 0 |
| Continental GT Cabrio | 2004 to 2027 | 3 | 33.3 | 20 | 0 |
| Arnage | 1998 to 2009 | 2 | 50.0 | 14 | 0 |
| Flying Spur | 2005 to 2027 | 2 | 0.0 | 11 | 0 |
| Azure | 1992 to 2010 | 1 | 0.0 | 20 | 1 |
| Continental R | 1992 to 2001 | 1 | 0.0 | 11 | 0 |
| Arnage LWB | 1999 to 2004 | 1 | 0.0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mulsanne | 1980 to 2020 | 0 | None | 16 | 0 |
| Brooklands | 1992 to 2010 | 0 | None | 15 | 0 |
| Turbo R | 1989 to 1998 | 0 | None | 15 | 0 |
| Arnage R | 2002 to 2008 | 0 | None | 11 | 0 |
| Arnage T | 2002 to 2008 | 0 | None | 11 | 0 |
| Arnage Limousine | 1999 to 2004 | 0 | None | 10 | 0 |
| Arnage RL | 2002 to 2008 | 0 | None | 10 | 0 |
| Turbo RL | 1992 to 1998 | 0 | None | 10 | 0 |
| Eight | 1989 to 1996 | 0 | None | 7 | 0 |
| Mulsanne S | 1989 to 1996 | 0 | None | 7 | 0 |
| Brooklands LWB | 1992 to 1996 | 0 | None | 6 | 0 |
| Arnage LE Mans | 1999 to 2002 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| Continental GT Speed | 2004 to 2024 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| Mulsanne LWB | 1992 to 1996 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| Bentley | 1986 to 1989 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| Limousine | 1999 to 2002 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| T2 | 1980 to 1982 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Continental SC | 2000 to 2001 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Continental T | 2000 to 2001 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Bentayga Hybrid | 2019 to 2027 | 0 | None | 1 | 4 |
| Bentley T2 | 1980 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| Continental FS Speed | 2009 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| Shadow II | 1980 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| Silver Shadow | 1980 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI. Recall counts add campaigns across model years, so a campaign covering three years counts three times.
Latest recalls
Recent campaigns listing a Bentley product
- 26V-330 May 21, 2026
Front axles may have been assembled with an incorrect shorter driveshaft, which can cause the hub securing nut to loosen over time
Powertrain · 8 vehicles - 26V-231 Apr 10, 2026
Maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect
Equipment · 163 vehicles - 26V-181 Mar 24, 2026
Tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure
Equipment · 44 vehicles - 25V-811 Nov 24, 2025
High voltage battery may overheat while charging
Electrical system · 120 vehicles - 25V-648 Sep 25, 2025
Bolted joint connection securing the high-pressure fuel pump to the V8 Evo engine may be improperly tightened and cause a fuel leak
Fuel system · 17 vehicles - 23V-592 Aug 23, 2023
Fuel supply module wiring can overheat and melt the flange, resulting in a fuel leak
Fuel system · 3,527 vehicles - 23V-386 May 31, 2023
Second-row seats may be installed incorrectly and not locked on all seat rails
Seats · 1,008 vehicles - 23V-314 May 3, 2023
Rear entertainment screen retention bracket, located in the rear of the front seats, may have been incorrectly installed
Structure · 1,659 vehicles - 23V-152 Mar 8, 2023
Due to a sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket, the seat air bags may tear during deployment
Airbags · 1,610 vehicles - 23V-034 Jan 27, 2023
Liquid may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit
Electrical system · 650 vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.