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BENTLEY BENTAYGA (2016–2026): Full Technical Specs & OBD2 Diagnostics
Built 2016–2026 · all production years covered on this single page
4.0L V8 Twin Turbo • Gasoline
2026
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Every figure on this Bentley Bentayga (2016–2026) page is aggregated and cross-checked against more than 6.6 million real workshop operations, NHTSA records and OEM technical sources — and updated continuously. No invented estimates.
The Bentley Bentayga (2016–2026) is powered by a 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo engine. Use the sections below for verified fluids, battery, OEM tyres, the maintenance schedule, recommended parts and the most commonly reported OBD2 fault codes for this vehicle.
Common problems
Common repairs
Fluids & lubricants
Battery
Fault codes (OBD2)
Dashboard lights
Parts comparator
Accessories & tools
Tyres
Recalls & TSB
Complaints
Workshops nearby
COMMON PROBLEMS
Transmission fault signal (TCM)MODERATE
The transmission module detected a fault — check separate transmission codes.
Related codes: P0700
Misfire / Loss of cylinderMODERATE
Rough running, idle vibration, power loss.
Related codes: P0300
Thermostat: coolant temperature lowLOW
Thermostat stuck open — engine does not reach operating temperature.
Related codes: P0128
Battery/system voltage lowLOW
System voltage below 10V — check alternator, battery or wiring.
Related codes: P0562
P0011LOW
Check with an OBD2 scanner.
Related codes: P0011
AVERAGE INDICATIVE COSTS
Prices may vary by area and workshop.
Full service
€ 120 – € 200
Full brake service
€ 180 – € 300
Spark plug replacement
€ 80 – € 140
Electronic diagnosis
€ 40 – € 70
WORKSHOP LABOUR RATES BY COUNTRY
Average independent-workshop hourly labour rates, to estimate repair costs in your country.
🇩🇪Germany€95/h
🇪🇸Spain€55/h
🇫🇷France€75/h
🇮🇹Italy€45/h
🇬🇧UK£80/h
🇺🇸USA$120/h
Reference rate
€45/h
Source: Eurostat 2024
💧 FLUIDS & LUBRICANTS
📋 RECALLS & TSB (33)
NHTSA 23V386000
Seats
Date: 31/05/2023
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.
NHTSA 23V386000
Seats
Date: 31/05/2023
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.
NHTSA 26V181000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Date: 24/03/2026
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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire …
NHTSA 23V592000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Date: 23/08/2023
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.
NHTSA 23V592000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Date: 23/08/2023
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.
NHTSA 23V592000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Date: 23/08/2023
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.
NHTSA 23V592000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Date: 23/08/2023
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.
NHTSA 23V592000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Date: 23/08/2023
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.
NHTSA 23V592000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Date: 23/08/2023
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.
NHTSA 23V592000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Date: 23/08/2023
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.
NHTSA 21V276000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Date: 21/04/2021
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
NHTSA 21V647000
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control Module › Software
Date: 18/08/2021
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. Incorrect software for the chassis control module may cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system to malfunction.
NHTSA 20V154000
Seat Belts › Rear/Other
Date: 18/03/2020
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row upper seat belt attachment may not stay connected to the vehicle in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
NHTSA 20V154000
Seat Belts › Rear/Other
Date: 18/03/2020
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row upper seat belt attachment may not stay connected to the vehicle in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
NHTSA 20V154000
Seat Belts › Rear/Other
Date: 18/03/2020
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row upper seat belt attachment may not stay connected to the vehicle in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
NHTSA 20V092000
Air Bags › Side/Window
Date: 17/02/2020
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.
NHTSA 20V092000
Air Bags › Side/Window
Date: 17/02/2020
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.
NHTSA 20V092000
Air Bags › Side/Window
Date: 17/02/2020
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.
NHTSA 21V975000
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
Date: 15/12/2021
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As s…
NHTSA 21V975000
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
Date: 15/12/2021
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As s…
NHTSA 18V632000
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
Date: 14/09/2018
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 t…
NHTSA 22V257000
Seats
Date: 14/04/2022
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.
NHTSA 22V257000
Seats
Date: 14/04/2022
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.
NHTSA R/2022/094
The Second Row Seats May Not Be Correctly Aligned And Locked On All Seat Rails
Date: 12-05-2022
The 2nd row seats may not be correctly aligned and locked on all seat rails.
NHTSA 16V816000
Seats
Date: 10/11/2016
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2017 Bentayga vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. During the assembly process, the affected vehicles may not have had the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints properly tightened.
NHTSA 26V231000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Date: 10/04/2026
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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire S…
NHTSA 22V743000
Back Over Prevention › Display Function
Date: 05/10/2022
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview camera image may be blank when the car is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…
NHTSA 22V743000
Back Over Prevention › Display Function
Date: 05/10/2022
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview camera image may be blank when the car is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…
NHTSA R/2016/261
Internal Body Joints/ Fixings May Not Be Torqued To Specification
Date: 05-12-2016
It has been identified that certain internal body joints or fixing may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If not torqued to the correct specification then the joints/fixings may loosen over time. This could affect the vehicle's integrity if involved in a coll…
NHTSA 21V605000
Seat Belts
Date: 04/08/2021
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requ…
NHTSA R/2017/113
Steering Power Assistance May Be Lost
Date: 03-04-2017
Due to a poor earth connection steering power assistance may by lost.
NHTSA 20V321000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Date: 02/06/2020
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Bentayga vehicles. A fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.
NHTSA 20V321000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Date: 02/06/2020
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Bentayga vehicles. A fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.
COMMON OBD2 CODES TO CHECK
P0420
P0420
Powertrain
P0171
P0171
Powertrain
P0300
P0300
Powertrain
P0128
P0128
Powertrain
P0455
P0455
Powertrain
P0700
P0700
Transmission
P0442
P0442
Powertrain
P0172
P0172
Powertrain
P0401
P0401
Powertrain
All documented fault codes for this vehicle
The most documented diagnostic codes for this model, by system and severity. Tap a code for the full guide.
P0455
powertrain
LOW⏱ 0.62h avgP0442
powertrain
LOW⏱ 0.62h avgP0440
powertrain
LOW⏱ 0.78h avgP0420
powertrain
MEDIUM⏱ 1.24h avgP0300
powertrain
HIGH⏱ 1.22h avgP0172
powertrain
MEDIUM⏱ 1.13h avgP0171
powertrain
MEDIUM⏱ 0.95h avgP0730
transmission
MEDIUM⏱ 1.25h avgP0700
transmission
HIGH⏱ 1.25h avgP0401
powertrain
MEDIUM⏱ 1.25h avgP0011
powertrain
MEDIUM⏱ 5.4h avgU0100
network
HIGHP0562
electrical
MEDIUM⏱ 0.58h avgP0128
powertrain
MEDIUM⏱ 0.88h avg
DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS — UNIVERSAL GUIDE
53 warning lights classified by urgency. Appears on your vehicle? Check the urgency level.
Show all dashboard warning lights
🔴 IMMEDIATE STOP — pull over
Oil Pressure WarningEngine
Engine Temperature WarningCooling
Brake System WarningBrakes
Immobilizer / Key FaultSecurity
🟠 WARNING — check soon
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) / Check EngineEngine
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)Emissions
Battery / Charging SystemElectrical
Low Fuel WarningFuel
ABS WarningBrakes
Brake Pad Wear IndicatorBrakes
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)Brakes
Power Steering WarningSteering
ESC / Stability Control FaultChassis
Tire Pressure Warning (TPMS)Chassis
Transmission Temperature WarningTransmission
Transmission / Gearbox FaultTransmission
Airbag / SRS WarningActive safety
EGR / Exhaust Gas Recirculation FaultEmissions
Catalytic Converter / Emissions FaultEmissions
AdBlue / DEF Level LowEmissions
Coolant Level LowCooling
Hybrid / EV System WarningHybrid
EV Charge System FaultHybrid
12V Battery (Hybrid/EV Auxiliary)Hybrid
Suspension Fault / Air SuspensionSuspension
CAN Bus / Network Communication FaultNetwork
Water in Fuel FilterFuel
Diesel Injector FaultFuel
Steering Angle Sensor FaultSteering
Turbo / Boost Pressure FaultEngine
Regenerative Braking Fault (Hybrid/EV)Hybrid
🟡 MONITOR
Fuel Cap / Evap SystemEmissions
4WD / AWD SystemDrivetrain
Bulb Failure WarningLighting
Headlight Range / Leveling FaultLighting
Service / Maintenance DueMaintenance
A/C System FaultHvac
Clutch Wear WarningTransmission
Cruise Control / ACC FaultADAS
🔵 INFORMATION
Engine Temperature Low (Blue)Cooling
Glow Plug / Diesel PreheatEngine
Traction Control / ESC OffChassis
Seatbelt ReminderActive safety
Rear Fog Light IndicatorLighting
Lane Departure / LDWS WarningADAS
Forward Collision Warning (FCW/AEB)ADAS
Blind Spot Monitor FaultADAS
Rear Parking Sensor / Camera FaultADAS
Windshield Washer Fluid LowMaintenance
Door Open WarningBody
Hood / Trunk Open WarningBody
Gear Shift Indicator (Manual)Transmission
Sport / Performance Mode ActiveTransmission
REPORTED COMPLAINTS & PROBLEMS (NHTSA)
11 owner complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Bentley Bentayga across model years 2016–2026. These are real, verified reports submitted by vehicle owners.
1 crash report 1 injury
Complaints by model year (most reported first)
Model year 20179
Model year 20191
Model year 20181
Most reported components (all years)
Service Brakes3
Air Bags3
Fuel System2
Gasoline2
Unknown Or Other2
Steering2
Sample reports
The contact owns a 2019 Bentley Bentayga. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. There was no warning light… (MY 2019)
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… (MY 2017)
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 WI… (MY 2017)
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… (MY 2017)
Source: NHTSA complaints database (U.S. data.gov). Figures cover production years 2016–2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Bentley Bentayga have any safety recalls?
Yes — 30 official NHTSA recall campaign(s) affect this model, mainly: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, SEATS, FUEL SYSTEM. Check the recalls section for your exact year/VIN.
What does fault code P0300 mean on the Bentley Bentayga?
Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
What does fault code P0128 mean on the Bentley Bentayga?
Coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature — thermostat stuck open or faulty This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
What does fault code P0011 mean on the Bentley Bentayga?
A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
Which OBD2 fault codes are commonly documented for the Bentley Bentayga (2016–2026)?
Commonly documented OBD2 codes across many vehicles include: P0420, P0300, P0171. Find the full description, likely causes and estimated repair costs in the OBD2 Codes section on this page.
How often should the Bentley Bentayga (2016–2026) be serviced?
Routine maintenance for the Bentley Bentayga (2016–2026) typically includes an oil change every 6,000–9,000 miles (10,000–15,000 km), an air filter every 12,000–18,000 miles (20,000–30,000 km) and a brake inspection every 12,000 miles (20,000 km). Check the full plan with specific intervals in the Scheduled Maintenance section on this page.
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