Seat beltsRecall 21V-605 · 2021 Bentley Bentayga

Bentley Motors, Inc. recall 21V-605 covers 33 2021 Bentley Bentayga for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.

79%
Vehicles repaired26 of 33 · 2023 Q2
Vehicles affected331 model
ReportedAug 4, 2021Owners notified Sep 30, 2021
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V605000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assemblies, and if necessary, replace the seat belts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/31 (RC13).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

79%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2021 Q32023 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall