Model year 2017 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2017 Bentley Bentayga: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Bentley Bentayga at 15 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

15

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Bentley dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Bentley Bentayga recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 23V592000 Reported Aug 23, 2023
Filed by
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE23/19)
Units affected
3,527 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seats

NHTSA 16V816000 Reported Nov 10, 2016
Filed by
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE16/32)
Units affected
378 (estimate)
Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2017 Bentayga vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. During the assembly process, the affected vehicles may not have had the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints properly tightened.
Risk
If the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints were not tightened, they can loosen, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2017. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE16/32.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Bentley Bentayga fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Bentley Bentayga EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Bentayga6.0L 12-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium12/19/15 mpg$5,500596

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Bentley Bentayga crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Bentley Bentayga NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Bentley Bentayga GT 2 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Bentley Bentayga owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Bentley Bentayga, most recently on Aug 2, 2022. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Bentley Bentayga complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Air bags3
Engine2
Service brakes2
Steering2
Unknown or other2
Electrical system1
Forward collision avoidance1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility/wiper1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Bentley Bentayga model years

Bentley Bentayga by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Bentayga16–21 mpg———
2026 Bentayga16–21 mpg10—
2025 Bentayga16–21 mpg10—
2024 Bentayga16 mpg———
2023 Bentayga14–20 mpg30—
2022 Bentayga14–18 mpg50—
2021 Bentayga14–19 mpg71—
2020 Bentayga14–19 mpg40—
2019 Bentayga17 mpg41—
2018 Bentayga15 mpg41—

All Bentley Bentayga years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Bentley models

2017 Bentley Continental2017 Bentley Continental GT Convertible2017 Bentley Continental Supersports2017 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible2017 Bentley Flying Spur2017 Bentley Mulsanne

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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