Bentley Bentayga (7 Seat) Recall R/2020/074: Third Row SEAT Belt Pillar D-loop Upper Anchorages May Not Fulfill Legal Requirements, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 307
- vehicles in the UK
- RE20/06 (RB48)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Bentayga (7 Seat) vehicles built between 30 January 2017 and 17 January 2020. The third row seat belt pillar D-loop upper anchorages may not fulfil the legal load requirements. The dealer will replace the existing 14x26 mm bolt used to attach the seat belt D-loop with a 14x40mm bolt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The third row seat belt pillar D-loop upper anchorages may not fulfil the legal load requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THIRD ROW SEAT BELT PILLAR D-LOOP UPPER ANCHORAGES MAY NOT FULFILL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Defect: The third row seat belt pillar D-loop upper anchorages may not fulfil the legal load requirements Remedy: Replace the existing 14x26 mm bolt used to attach the seat belt D-loop with a 14x40mm bolt.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: third row SEAT belt pillar d-loop upper anchorages may not fulfill legal requirements.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the existing 14x26 mm bolt used to attach the seat belt D-loop with a 14x40mm bolt.
Are You Affected?
Bentayga (7 Seat) built between 30 January 2017 and 17 January 2020 may be included. Bentley estimates 307 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 RE20/06 (RB48) or the DVSA reference R/2020/074. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT, Flying SpurIncorrect front passenger seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor function (alr) may have been installed | Urgent | R/2022/078 | |
| MulsanneThe rear seat belt anchorage performance may not fulfil the load requirements on 5 seat configuration vehicles | Urgent | R/2019/008 | |
| Continental Flying SpurCentre rear seat passenger may not be fully restrained | Urgent | R/2009/002 | |
| ContinentalPossible failure of seat belt lower attachment rail | Urgent | R/1995/062 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2019/405 on 10 Dec 2019, for the connecting hose of the hydraulic power assisted steering system may detach. The one launched after it was R/2020/145 on 2 Jun 2020, for the adhesive bond between the sunroof and the vehicle body does not meet specification. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/074, launched 24 March 2020. 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.