Vehicle recall R/2021/153

Bentley Bentayga recall: The nut of the eccentric screw could break on the rear axle lower lever arm

DVSA recall R/2021/153 names the Bentley Bentayga. It was launched 31 May 2021. It covers vehicles built 4 December 2020 to 7 December 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/153
Launched: 31 May 2021
Issued by: BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: RE21/17 (RB98)
Vehicles: 12 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The nut of the eccentric screw could break on the rear axle lower lever arm which may cause alterations in the wheel alignment of the rear axle.

The fix

Replace with new known correct nuts from outside identified manufacturing batches. If the screw connection is already damaged this will additionally be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Bentley Bentayga (BENTAYGA V8)	4 December 2020 to 7 December 2020	12

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/171 Cracks could be present in the cylinder bore of specific v8 engines 31 May 2021, Bentley Bentayga
R/2021/297 Incorrect software parameters have been released for the Chassis Control Module 25 August 2021, Bentley Bentayga
R/2020/168 The fuel low pressure hose quick connect in the engine compartment could be subjected to temperatures above the design operating specification 11 August 2020, Bentley Bentayga
R/2022/094 The second row seats may not be correctly aligned and locked on all seat rails 12 May 2022, Bentley Bentayga
R/2020/074 Third row seat belt pillar d-loop upper anchorages may not fulfill legal requirements 24 March 2020, Bentley Bentayga
R/2023/252 On affected vehicles the electrical connectors on the W12 Fuel Supply Module located in the fuel tank can overheat and melt the flange material. Melting of the Fuel Supply Module flange material could result in a small fuel leak towards the top of the fuel tank. 13 September 2023, Bentley Bentayga

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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