Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga is an SUV with a 5,950 cc six-cylinder engine. It measures 5,138 mm in length, seats five and has a top speed of 301 km/h. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, COâ‚‚ emissions are 295 g/km for the petrol version and 84 g/km for the plug-in hybrid petrol version (WLTP). In Norway, 34 were registered new between 2019 and 2025, peaking at 13 in 2021. Nine recall campaigns are listed in EU Safety Gate and six with the US NHTSA.
| Manufacturer | Bentley |
|---|---|
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 366 kW (491 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Petrol 295 g/km, plug-in hybrid (petrol) 84 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 2,530 kg |
| Displacement | 5,950 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Top speed | 301 km/h |
| Length | 5,138 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,998 mm |
| Height | 1,708 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Bentley Bentayga registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (384 cars), engine power from 22 countries, kerb weight from 23 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Bentley Bentayga registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
34 Bentley Bentayga cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in hybrid (petrol) | 250 kW (335 hp) | 2,696 kg | 2020–2025 | 28 |
Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (6 cars in total).
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Bentley Bentayga cars registered for the first time across 24 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 369 |
| Germany | 162 |
| Netherlands | 23 |
| Romania | 20 |
| Lithuania | 19 |
| Spain | 18 |
| Poland | 18 |
| Czechia | 14 |
| Portugal | 14 |
| Estonia | 12 |
| France | 12 |
| Belgium | 9 |
| Cyprus | 9 |
| Italy | 9 |
| Latvia | 9 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 11 complaints for the Bentley Bentayga, most often about air bags, service brakes, fuel system, gasoline. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 96% of Bentley Bentaygas pass their MOT test first time, based on 2,184 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
9 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 6 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Bentley Bentayga. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-01-16
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-06-12
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-05-08
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-10-21
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-04-17
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-07-30
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
Some joints may not have been tightened correctly in the seat system and instrument panel and there is a possibility that they could loosen over time, increasing the risk of injury to occupants in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-12-02
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-09-29
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-10-15
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2019
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Bentayga vehicles. The fuel supply module wiring can overheat and melt the flange, resulting in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the flange and fuel supply module wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/19.
NHTSA campaign 23V592000 · reported 23/08/2023
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHERUS · NHTSAModel years 2018–2019
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row upper seat belt attachment may not stay connected to the vehicle in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper seat belt attachment bolt, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/06.
NHTSA campaign 20V154000 · reported 18/03/2020
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Bentayga vehicles. A fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.
Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line and quick connector, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/14.
NHTSA campaign 20V321000 · reported 02/06/2020
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS · NHTSAModel years 2018–2019
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.
Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2020. All vehicles (4) have been remedied as of October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/04.
NHTSA campaign 20V092000 · reported 17/02/2020
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018 Bentley Mulsanne and 2018 Bentayga vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rearview camera display may be obstructed or may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software in the infotainment system, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2018. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 18/11.
NHTSA campaign 18V632000 · reported 14/09/2018
- SEATSUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 16V816000 · reported 10/11/2016
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Bentley recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Bentley Bentayga?
- The Bentley Bentayga has a rated top speed of 301 km/h.
- How much power does the Bentley Bentayga have?
- The Bentley Bentayga produces 366 kW (491 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Bentley Bentayga?
- The Bentley Bentayga is 5,138 mm long, 1,998 mm wide and 1,708 mm tall.
- How much does the Bentley Bentayga weigh?
- The Bentley Bentayga has a kerb weight of about 2,530 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Bentley Bentayga?
- It depends on the drivetrain. For the Bentley Bentayga registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Petrol 295 g/km, plug-in hybrid (petrol) 84 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Bentley Bentayga have?
- The Bentley Bentayga has 5 seats.