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HighNHTSA·22V743000·Announced 2022-10-05

Bentley Recalls 2021-2022 Bentayga Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Software Error

Bentley is recalling 2021-2022 Bentayga vehicles because a software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image in reverse, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (increased crash risk due to reduced visibility) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Bentley Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentley Bentayga vehicles. The recall addresses a software error that may cause the rearview camera image to appear blank when the vehicle is placed in reverse. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A blank rearview camera screen reduces the driver's view of the area behind the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injury or fatality reports are mentioned in the source text.

Dealers will update the infotainment unit software to correct the issue free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 17, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-877-6923 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 — Luxury SUV
Hazard
Affected units
3,134

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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