Bentley Bentayga Recall R/2016/261: Internal Body Joints/ Fixings May Not Be Torqued To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 239
- vehicles in the UK
- RE 16/32
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Bentayga vehicles built between 26 November 2015 and 15 November 2016. Certain internal body joints or fixing may not have been torqued to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicle to check and if required torque certain internal body joints and fixings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain internal body joints or fixing may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If not torqued to the correct specification then the joints/fixings may loosen over time. This could affect the vehicle's integrity if involved in a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INTERNAL BODY JOINTS/ FIXINGS MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION Defect: It has been identified that certain internal body joints or fixing may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If not torqued to the correct specification then the joints/fixings may loosen over time. This could affect the vehicle's integrity if involved in a collision. Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicle to check and if required torque certain internal body joints and fixings.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: internal body joints/ fixings may not be torqued to specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicle to check and if required torque certain internal body joints and fixings.
Are You Affected?
Bentayga built between 26 November 2015 and 15 November 2016 may be included. Bentley estimates 239 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Bentley, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Bentley.
- Book with any franchised Bentley dealer, quoting the campaign code RE 16/32 or the DVSA reference R/2016/261. See how to get a Bentley recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga, Bentayga EWBThe second row seats may not be correctly aligned and locked on all seat rails | Low | R/2022/094 | |
| BentaygaSteering power assistance may be lost | Urgent | R/2017/113 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2016/173 on 19 Aug 2016, for glass sunroof may detach. The one launched after it was R/2017/113 on 3 Apr 2017, for steering power assistance may be lost. You can also see every Bentley recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/261, launched 5 December 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.