Model year 2026 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2026 Bentley Bentayga: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Bentley Bentayga at 16–21 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
16–21
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.
2026 Bentley Bentayga recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Bentley Bentayga, newest first.
Equipment: Other: Labels
NHTSA 26V231000Reported Apr 10, 2026
Filed by
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE26/09)
Units affected
163 (estimate)
Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Bentayga vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
Incorrect weight information may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tire information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE26/09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 18, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 Bentley Bentayga NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2026 BENTLEY BENTAYGA (4 SEAT) SUV N/A AWD
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No
2026 BENTLEY BENTAYGA HYBRID SUV PHEV AWD
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No
2026 BENTLEY BENTAYGA V8 EWB SUV N/A AWD
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No
2026 BENTLEY BENTAYGA V8 SPEED SUV N/A AWD
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No
2026 BENTLEY BENTAYGA V8 SUV N/A 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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2026 Bentley Bentayga owner complaints
NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2026 Bentley Bentayga received since January 1, 2015.
