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2019 Bentley Bentayga

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
1 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
54 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA1
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA17 mpg
20272026202520242023202220212020201920182017

The 2019 Bentley Bentayga is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV. The most efficient version, the Bentayga, is EPA-rated at 17 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 1 complaint, most often about the fuel system, gasoline.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
BentaygaGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo142317$4,550

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40757.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

RE23/19
3,527 vehicles
ProblemBentley 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.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.FixDealers will replace the flange and fuel supply module wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/19.
NHTSA campaign 23V592000reported Aug 23, 2023Bentley Motors, Inc.
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

RE20/14
1,892 vehicles
ProblemBentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Bentayga vehicles. A fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.FixBentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line and quick connector, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/14.
NHTSA campaign 20V321000reported Jun 2, 2020Bentley Motors, Inc.
▲high

Seat Belts

RE20/06
281 vehicles
ProblemBentley 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."RiskIf the seat belt is not properly secured in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.FixBentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper seat belt attachment bolt, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/06.
NHTSA campaign 20V154000reported Mar 18, 2020Bentley Motors, Inc.
▲high

Air Bags

RE20/04
4 vehicles
ProblemBentley 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.RiskAn air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.FixBentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2020. All vehicles (4) have been remedied as of October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/04.
NHTSA campaign 20V092000reported Feb 17, 2020Bentley Motors, Inc.

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
1complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2025: 1

Most-cited components

Fuel System, Gasoline1

What owners describe

“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 illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an ind…”Oct 10, 2025 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Bentayga model years

A

2027 Bentley Bentayga

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Bentley Bentayga

1 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2025 Bentley Bentayga

1 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2024 Bentley Bentayga

0 recalls · 0 complaints

D

2023 Bentley Bentayga

3 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2022 Bentley Bentayga

5 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2021 Bentley Bentayga

7 recalls · 1 complaints

F

2020 Bentley Bentayga

4 recalls · 0 complaints

D

2018 Bentley Bentayga

4 recalls · 1 complaints

C

2017 Bentley Bentayga

2 recalls · 9 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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