Vehicle recall 21V647000 · August 18, 2021
2021 Bentley Bentayga
Incorrect software for the chassis control module may cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system to malfunction.
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. Incorrect software for the chassis control module may cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system to malfunction.
- Consequence
- A malfunctioning ESC system can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the chassis control module with the correct software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/29.
- 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
- 21V647000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 18, 2021
- Filed by
- Bentley Motors, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- RE21/29
- Owner notification
- October 5, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Bentley Bentayga (2021): 2021
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