2019 Bentley BentaygaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2019 Bentley Bentayga, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-592 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Bentley Bentayga has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2019 Bentley Bentayga recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

69%repaired · 2025 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 23V-592 · Aug 23, 2023 · 3,527 vehicles · 2,436 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2022 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 20V-321 · Jun 2, 2020 · 1,892 vehicles · 1,648 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2022 Q1

Seat belts: rear/other

Recall 20V-154 · Mar 18, 2020 · 281 vehicles · 260 repaired

Risk. If 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2021 Q3

Air bags: side/window

Recall 20V-092 · Feb 17, 2020 · 4 vehicles · 4 repaired

Risk. An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Bentley.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Bentayga year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bentayga median. How we score

'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2019 Bentley Bentayga safety ratings

2019 Bentley Bentayga SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Bentayga owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11692578 · Oct 10, 2025 · 37,000 miles

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