Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 21V-276 · 2021 Bentley Bentayga
Bentley Motors, Inc. recall 21V-276 covers 206 2021 Bentley Bentayga for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 21, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V276000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
The risk
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on June 16, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/17 (RB98).
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 11 vehicles were listed as unreachable.