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Vehicle recall 21V605000 · August 4, 2021

2021 Bentley Bentayga

The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

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 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assemblies, and if necessary, replace the seat belts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/31 (RC13).
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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
21V605000
Reported to NHTSA
August 4, 2021
Filed by
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
RE21/31 (RC13)
Owner notification
September 30, 2021
Vehicles potentially affected
33
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seat belts › Front › Retractor; Seat belts
Recall 21V605000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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