Model year 2020 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2020 Bentley Bentayga: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2020 Bentley Bentayga at 14–19 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
4
EPA combined mpg
14–19
NHTSA overall rating
—
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.
2020 Bentley Bentayga recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2020 Bentley Bentayga, newest first.
Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump
NHTSA 23V592000Reported 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.
Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NHTSA 20V321000Reported Jun 2, 2020
Filed by
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE20/14)
Units affected
1,892 (estimate)
Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Bentayga vehicles. A fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line and quick connector, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/14.
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE20/06)
Units affected
281 (estimate)
Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row upper seat belt attachment may not stay connected to the vehicle in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
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.
Remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper seat belt attachment bolt, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/06.
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE20/04)
Units affected
4 (estimate)
Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.
Risk
An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2020. All vehicles (4) have been remedied as of October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/04.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2020 Bentley Bentayga fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). 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.
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.
2020 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.
2020 Bentley Bentayga NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2020 Bentley Bentayga PHEV SUV AWD
Not rated
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No
2020 Bentley Bentayga V8 SUV AWD
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No
2020 Bentley Bentayga W12 Speed SUV AWD
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No
2020 Bentley Bentayga W12 SUV AWD
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No
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.
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2020 Bentley Bentayga owner complaints
NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2020 Bentley Bentayga received since January 1, 2015.
