2017 Bentley Bentayga Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Bentley Bentayga, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The auto start on this Bentley bentagya most of the time does not work properly, but as I am now over 12,000 miles it has started to cause the car to call at odd times. For example coming out of a parking space the car stalled leaving me half in and half out the space. It also stalled at a traffic light 3 days ago. Then the warnings common and then go off, finally I captured this warning on camera. …”
NHTSA complaint #11021157, filed 2017-09, 12,000 miles“1 the car will slip into neutral when you take your foot off the gas, even in terrible weather. This means no gear is actually engaged, and if an emergency occurs it has to first find a gear before you can utilise power. I can send attach a video to show the point in full, in very bad weather, but it will tno let me attach it here 2 we have done a cyber assessment on the car snd it is terrible, we tested a hospital chain in virginia and this single car was worse that over 10 hospitals combined. Systems can potentially be turned off cyberly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11020690, filed 2017-08, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035246Jul 17, 2026AC System not Cooling - HVAC Leakage Customer Statement: The customer may find that the A/C system not blowing cold air and / or Cooling performance has declined over time.
- 11035380Jul 16, 2026DTC P14AB00 and/or other related exhaust flap DTC's - Warning lamp evident within the DIP.
- 11035378Jul 16, 2026Engine Lubricating Oil - Replenishment. Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine lubricating oil lamp illuminated on driver instrument panel. Engine lubricating oil…
- 11035342Jul 16, 2026Engine light in the DIP - Various Camshaft adjuster DTC’s logged within the Engine Control Module(s).
- 11035307Jul 16, 2026Engine coolant mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water.
- 11035288Jul 16, 2026Service info: Conversion of imported vehicles. Technical background: Conversion of a vehicle for use in a market other than the one for which it was originally designed or…
- 11035901Jul 15, 2026Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: • Poor engine running • Reduced power • Engine warning lamp illuminated •…
- 11035379Jul 15, 2026Service info: Engine oil – Specific oil type and oil consumption reference.
- 11035309Jul 15, 2026Engine light in the DIP - Various oxygen sensor / Fuel ratio DTC’s logged within the Engine Control Module(s). Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine light in the DIP…
- 11033374May 13, 2026W12 Engine - DTC P192400 control module pin code implausible signal logged in 0001 /0011. Customer Statement: The customer may report one or more of the following after vehicle…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2017 Bentley Bentayga
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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