Vehicle recall 16V816000 · November 10, 2016

2017 Bentley Bentayga

During the assembly process, the affected vehicles may not have had the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints properly tightened.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 16V816000
Reported to NHTSA: November 10, 2016
Filed by: Bentley Motors, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: RE16/32
Owner notification: January 3, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected: 378
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 16V816000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Bentley Bentayga (2017): 2017

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