Bentley Bentayga Hybrid Recall R/2025/526: Software Update For HV Battery Management Controller (RE25/46 RD74), Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jan 2026
- Launched
- 104
- vehicles in the UK
- RE25/46 (RD74)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Bentayga Hybrid vehicles built between 13 March 2023 and 15 December 2023. A defect may be present in the cell modules of the 48Ah High Voltage Battery which could result in overheating during charging. The dealer will installation of new software into the Battery Management controller (BMC) to detect potential issues with the performance of the battery modules. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A defect may be present in the cell modules of the 48Ah High Voltage Battery which could result in overheating during charging. Overheating of the battery cell modules during charging (or shortly afterwards) may lead to a thermal event.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - Software Update For HV Battery Management Controller (RE25/46 RD74) Defect: For certain vehicles a defect may be present in the cell modules of the 48Ah High Voltage Battery which could result in overheating during charging. Overheating of the battery cell modules during charging (or shortly afterwards) may lead to a thermal event. Remedy: Installation of new software into the Battery Management controller (BMC) to detect potential issues with the performance of the battery modules.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in overheating during charging.
The Fix
The dealer will installation of new software into the Battery Management controller (BMC) to detect potential issues with the performance of the battery modules. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Bentayga Hybrid built between 13 March 2023 and 15 December 2023 may be included. Bentley estimates 104 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 RE25/46 (RD74) or the DVSA reference R/2025/526. 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 W12On affected vehicles the electrical connectors on the W12 Fuel Supply Module located in the fuel tank can overheat and melt the flange material. Melting of the Fuel Supply Module flange material could result in a small fuel leak towards the top of the fuel tank | Urgent | R/2023/252 | |
| Bentayga V8Incorrect software parameters have been released for the Chassis Control Module | Low | R/2021/297 | |
| Continental GTThe front seat software could result in trapping of a rear occupant's legs | Low | R/2021/276 | |
| Continental GT, Continental GTC, Flying SpurRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2015/197 | |
| Continental GTPotential loss of braking efficiency | Urgent | R/2006/155 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2023/252 on 13 Sep 2023, for on affected vehicles the electrical connectors on the W12 Fuel Supply Module located in…. The one launched after it was R/2026/216 on 3 Jun 2026, for bentley Continental GT Continental GT convertible Flying Spur: incorrect front driveshafts…. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/526, launched 13 January 2026. 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.