The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V257000·Announced 2022-04-14

Bentley Recalls 2021-2022 Bentayga Vehicles Due to Unlocked Second Row Seats

Bentley is recalling 2021-2022 Bentayga vehicles because second row seats may not be locked on all rails, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (unlocked seat rails) that increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bentley Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentley Bentayga vehicles. The recall involves 1,923 vehicles where the second row seats may have been installed incorrectly without being locked on all seat rails.

An unlocked seat rail could move in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of injury to occupants. This is a structural vehicle defect that compromises occupant safety during a collision.

Dealers will check and reset the second row seat rail positions to ensure proper engagement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BENTLEY BENTAYGA
Brand
BENTLEY
Manufacturer
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
1,923

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BENTAYGA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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