Service bulletins for the 2018 Bentley Bentayga
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
751 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 2053177/13 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. Customer statement / workshop findings Customer will not be aware of any fault codes. Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations on the vehicle. Technical background The attached document contains all of the current known Spurious DTCs for all vehicle variants. Should a particular TPI be listed as Archived within the attached document the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer to the instructions with the attached document regarding the DTC description and actions (if any) which should be conducted |
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| 2061040/1 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Abnormal buzzing/vibrating/grinding noise (Front of vehicle). Customer statement / workshop findings: Buzzing/vibrating/grinding noise can be heard from the front of the engine, mainly from cold start at idle Workshop findings Noise emitting from the air conditioning belt idler (Figure 1 Point A) Technical background: Should the noise be evident from the air conditioning belt idler - Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2058173/2 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Electrical switch replacement guidelines. Customer statement/workshop findings: Electrical switch suspected as defective This TPI is not applicable to suspected faulty control units or any component related to the passive restraint system in particular the airbag system Technical background: Prior to replacing an electrical switch refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2058586/2 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Bentayga and Mulsanne - Rear Entertainment Tablet - Battery Replacement. Customer statement / workshop findings: Message on Bentley Rear Entertainment Tablet: The battery is defective Please contact your Bentley dealer. Technical background: The Bentley Rear Entertainment Tablet incorporates battery voltage protection, under certain conditions this system can prevent the internal battery from accepting a charge current, this would normally require the Tablet to be replaced. This TPI provides the necessary information to replace the Tablet internal battery pack. |
| 2058411/2 | 2020-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SEAT BELTS. Seat belt buckle stop button - Missing. Customer statement / workshop findings: Seat belt buckle stop button missing Technical background: The seat belt buckle stop button should be evident as shown in Figure 1 |
| 2051519/7 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HVAC operation issues/HVAC Motor defect DTCs logged. Customer statement/workshop findings: HVAC operation issue and HVAC motor defect (DTCs) evident within address 08 Climatronic control unit, the DTCs can be static or sporadic, for example: B108D09: Right temperature flap positioning motor - Component defect Technical background: The HVAC motor/s can become jammed causing HVAC operation issues. |
| 2049586/7 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Misfiring, W12 TSI - Excessive carbon build up cylinder leakage. Customer statement/workshop findings: Customer statement: Emission control warning signal displayed, engine misfire Workshop findings: Event entries in engine control unit relating to cylinder misfires – excessive carbon build up to leading to cylinder leakage and spark plug foul Technical background: Deviations in the country-specific fuel specifications can lead to carbon deposits on the injectors. If pronounced these deposits can lead to spark plug fouling, cylinder leakage and fouled injectors all influencing combustion in the cylinder. As a result the above event entries are logged in the engine control unit |
| 2057978/4 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Engine Lubricating Oil - Replenishment. Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine lubricating oil lamp illuminated on driver instrument panel. Engine lubricating oil requires topping up between services. Technical background: In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically, engines with specified running-in periods consume more oil during the running-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the running-in period. Refer to the Owners Manual for specific running-in procedures. Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of the oil, the RPM at which the engine is operated, ambient temperature and road conditions. Additional factors are the amount of oil dilution from water condensation or fuel residue, and the oxidation level of the oil. Certain driving conditions may negatively influence the rate of oil consumption. This can occur while the vehicle is operated in city driving conditions, for example: stop and go traffic with extended idle periods. |
| 2050334/6 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Ticking noise from engine bay. Customer statement/workshop findings: Ticking noise emanating from rear of Bank 1 cylinder head Technical background: Noise from failed vacuum pump |
| 2060823/1 | 2020-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS. Radio: Reception complaints. Customer statement / workshop findings: All complaints which are related to radio reception issues Technical background: Complaints about the radio reception can have many causes. The radio reception strength/quality at the vehicle location can be an important issue. To process such complaints as effectively as possible it is important to precisely record the circumstances when a complaint occurs. The attached check list is available for this purpose. Please ensure the instructions within the Measure section are strictly adhered to |
| 2060024/1 | 2020-08-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. DTCs B1916F0 - B1916F3 - B191604 - Back up battery for emergency supply. Customer statement/workshop findings DTCs B19186F0 or B1916F3 or B191604 evident within address 0019 - Gateway (Data bus diagnostic interface control unit) - J533 Technical background: In the event any of the afore mentioned DTCs are evident within address 0019 - Gateway (Data bus diagnostic interface control unit) - J533 - Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2036678/3 | 2020-08-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Speaker Replacement - Diagnostic checks. Customer statement/workshop findings: Audio output from speakers is distorted Technical background: There have been instances where door speakers have been changed under warranty for the complaint of sound distortion, yet when tested by ourselves and the supplier, no fault could be found with the returned unit. |
| 2057935/2 | 2020-08-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; EQUIPMENT. Warning lamp for washer fluid level on (for no reason). Customer statement / workshop findings: The washer fluid low warning lamp in the dash insert is lit up although there is sufficient washer fluid in the reservoir. Workshop findings: The customer statement can be reproduced. Technical background The conductibility of the washer fluid can be significantly lowered by the following factors. As a result, the water level switch of the washer fluid low warning lamp can be activated although the washer fluid reservoir is sufficiently full. Washer fluid additives which do not meet the following specification During winter conditions a solution of 30% isopropyl alcohol and 70% water should be used (or appropriate alternative). This washer fluid and water mixture will provide frost protection down to a temperature of approximately 10 degrees C (14 degrees F). Frozen washer fluid. Distilled water. |
| 2055693/2 | 2020-08-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Unable to run basic settings within the Adaptive suspension control unit (J775). Customer statement/workshop findings: Unable to run Basic setting (full process + rebound end stops) after a new adaptive air suspension control unit has been fitted or work has been conducted on the suspension system which requires the Basic setting (full process + rebound end stops) procedure performing Technical background: Referring to Figure 1, During the Basic setting (full process + rebound end stops) the routine can stop during the initial part of the procedure, in particular at the stage shown in Figure 2, which is when the vehicle is raised to allow all four wheels to hang down to their full rebound position Should this issue be evident and the Basic settings routine does not continue - Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2046733/6 | 2020-08-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STEERING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Steering rack noise during extended city drive cycle. Customer statement/workshop findings: Steering grinding noise after the vehicle is driven for extended periods in city conditions Technical background: Steering rack internal torque sensor is defective In order for this noise to be present, the steering must be in motion. The noise is only present after extended city driving. Verify that the customer complaint matches the sound file within the Bentley Hub Reference TPI Transaction number 2046733/- In the event the customer complaint can be clearly assigned to the above video, please refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2057981/2 | 2020-08-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; EQUIPMENT. Slow front window motor operation. Customer statement/workshop findings: Slow operation of the left and/or right hand front window lift motor Technical background: Refer to the checks within the Measure section before replacing a front window lift motor The checks within the Measure section are imperative as some motors which have been returned to Bentley Motors exhibit no faults, therefore the issue may not be the motor. |
| 2055540/2 | 2020-08-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE; STEERING; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION. Rumble noise and/or floor pan/steering column vibration. Customer statement/workshop findings Floor pan or steering column/steering wheel vibration when manoeuvring/steering at slow speeds with steering wheel input Technical background Prior to carrying out the assessments within the Measure section, the retailer must check and confirm the following: The engine has not been chip tuned The vehicle is in standard condition (as per factory specification) ensuring that NO non approved accessories are fitted The suspension, steering and brake components are in a serviceable condition The engine, transmission mounts, powertrain and all wheel bearings are in a serviceable condition The exhaust system and all wheels and tyres are in a serviceable condition (as per factory specification) Once confirmed that all the afore mentioned criteria has been met the assessment can then be conducted |
| 2055217/2 | 2020-08-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION:REAR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Rear end lowering function does not work. Customer statement/workshop findings: The rear end lowering is intermittently not available and at least one of the two event entries is logged in the running gear control unit (diagnosis address 0074): C11B515 : Button for high load level, interruption/short circuit to positive C11B615 : Button for low load level, interruption/short circuit to positive Technical background: If the button for the rear end lowering is unintentionally operated when driving (for example by objects in the boot), the rear end lowering is sporadically not available. At least one of the two event entries C11B515/ C11B615 is logged. |
| 2054210/3 | 2020-08-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT. Noises from Panoramic sun roof. Customer statement / workshop findings: Noises from the Panoramic sun roof when driving. The noises occur mainly when the sun roof is closed. Technical background: Mechanical system of sun roof frame not or insufficiently lubricated. |
| 2060205/1 | 2020-08-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Bentayga - Engine Cooling System - DTC P218100. Customer statement / workshop findings: Emission Control Lamp illuminated on Driver Instrument Panel. The time to reach the correct engine coolant operating temperature has increased. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P218100 - Cooling System Performance is stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM), the vehicle warm up time is longer when compared to other vehicles of the same type. Technical background: It is possible for the engine coolant Thermostat to corrode over time, this corrosion is due to an adverse reaction of the Thermostat material with the engine coolant. The corrosion and subsequent build-up of debris prevents the correct operation of the thermostat when closing, resulting in over cooling. The ECM triggers a DTC when the target engine temperature is outside of the specified parameter. |
| 2052561/3 | 2020-08-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Mulliner - Biometric Secure Stowage Box. Customer statement / workshop findings: Correct functionality and restrictions of the Mulliner Biometric Secure Stowage Box need to be understood to prevent unnecessary customer complaints. |
| 2053177/11 | 2020-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Customer statement / workshop findings Customer will not be aware of any fault codes. Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations on the vehicle. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List Technical background The attached document contains all of the current known Spurious DTCs for all vehicle variants. Should a particular TPI be listed as Archived within the attached document the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer to the instructions with the attached document regarding the DTC description and actions (if any) which should be conducted |
| 2055517/2 | 2020-05-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. HVAC control module (SC19/14). Technical background: On all affected Bentayga vehicles, incorrect software in the HVAC control module can lead to functionality issues. Remedy: On all affected vehicles the software of the HVAC control module must be updated. |
| 2057981/1 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer statement / workshop findings: Slow operation of the left and/or right hand front window lift motor Technical background: Refer to the checks within the Measure section before replacing a front window lift motor The checks within the Measure section are imperative as some motors which have been returned to Bentley Motors exhibit no faults, therefore the issue may not be the motor. |
| 2057865/1 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Customer statement / workshop findings: The auxiliary heating system and cabin heating system does not heat the cabin sufficiently Technical background: Should the auxiliary and cabin heating system not be working to specification the checks within the Measure section should be considered Try to reproduce the customer complaint so that it can be clearly assigned to this TPI |
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