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2021 Bentley BentaygaRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga. Most complaints involve electrical system (1) and exterior lighting (1). The EPA rates it 14–19 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
14–19mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
7campaigns
Latest Aug 2023
Owner complaints
1
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$4,050est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

7 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Fuel system

Free remedy

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.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Aug 23, 2023NHTSA 23V592000

Back over prevention: display function

Free remedy

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 Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Back over preventionReported Oct 5, 2022NHTSA 22V743000

Seats

Free remedy

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.

SeatsReported Apr 14, 2022NHTSA 22V257000
See all 7 recalls with remedies
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Nov 2022 – Nov 2022
  1. Electrical system1
  2. Exterior lighting1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Bentayga model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
20179
20181
20191
20211
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

1 report
“climate control intermittently operable. only works half the time. can't regulate the fan control as the touch screen control systems fails to work”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 28, 2022Electrical system, Exterior lightingODI 11495207

Exterior lighting

1 report
Send a problem to a mechanic on findmechanic.ai
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid · 4.0L 8-cyl turbo · 6.0L 12-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
EV range
390 mi (EPA)

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Bentayga
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
172119$4,050256
Bentayga
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
152418$4,300497
Bentayga
Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
121814$5,550616
  • Bentayga
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
    17 city · 21 hwy · $4,050/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Bentayga
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo
    15 city · 24 hwy · $4,300/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Bentayga
    Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo
    12 city · 18 hwy · $5,550/yr
    14
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Bentley Bentayga as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 15790
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2021 Bentayga questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Bentley Bentayga have?

7 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2021 Bentley Bentayga problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (1), exterior lighting (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2021 Bentley Bentayga get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Bentley Bentayga at 14–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026