Bentley Bentayga V8 Recall R/2021/171: Cracks Could Be Present In The Cylinder Bore Of Specific V8 Engines, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 31 May 2021
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- RE21/18 (RB99)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Bentayga V8 vehicles built between 4 December 2020 and 4 December 2020. Cracks could be present in the cylinder bore of specific V8 engines. The dealer will replace the engine of affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Cracks could be present in the cylinder bore of specific V8 engines.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CRACKS COULD BE PRESENT IN THE CYLINDER BORE OF SPECIFIC V8 ENGINES Defect: Cracks could be present in the cylinder bore of specific V8 engines. Remedy: Replace the engine of affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: cracks could be present in the cylinder bore of specific V8 engines.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the engine of affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Bentayga V8 built between 4 December 2020 and 4 December 2020 may be included. Bentley estimates 1 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 RE21/18 (RB99) or the DVSA reference R/2021/171. 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 V8Incorrect software parameters have been released for the Chassis Control Module | Low | R/2021/297 | |
| Bentayga V8The nut of the eccentric screw could break on the rear axle lower lever arm | Book soon | R/2021/153 | |
| Bentayga V8The fuel low pressure hose quick connect in the engine compartment could be subjected to temperatures above the design operating specification | Low | R/2020/168 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2021/153 on 31 May 2021, for the nut of the eccentric screw could break on the rear axle lower lever arm. The one launched after it was R/2021/221 on 11 Jun 2021, for a manufacturing issue could prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting…. You can also see every Bentley recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/171, launched 31 May 2021. 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.