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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| 2055036/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: Complaints relating to My Bentley connected services. Technical Background: Most queries and complaints regarding My Bentley connected services can be resolved by contacting My Bentley Support rather than raising a DISS technical query. |
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| 2056582/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Condition: Customer statement: Noise complaint from the interior Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the interior Prior to starting the instructions within this TPI, the Retailer must check and confirm the vehicle is in standard factory condition and has not had any non-approved aftermarket modifications conducted Should any aftermarket modifications be found, the Retailer must make Product Support aware by raising a DISS query to report the details of the modification, you must then await feedback from Product Support before conducting any further work Technical Background It is the retailers responsibility to check and confirm if there are any TPIs which are applicable to the customers complaint/issue if there is an applicable TPI available, apply it and complete a DISS complaint to include Workshop findings only (No repair query required). For correct diagnosis and repair the attached Flowchart must be followed in conjunction with the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2051519/5 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: 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 servomotor can become jammed causing HVAC operation issues. Service: The following repair should only be carried out on receipt of a valid customer complaint, any DTCs stored without a valid customer complaint should be ignored. |
| 2052785/4 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Condition: Customer statement: Noise complaint from the braking system. Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system. Technical Background Brake noises can be attributed to many causes. Eight of the most common causes are: 1. Brake discs or pads are close to their wear limit. 2. New brake pads and/or discs have not been properly bedded in after installation. 3. Aftermarket pads or discs are installed. 4. There is debris such as small stones, grit, road salt or sand between the brake disc and pad. 5. Discs are covered in rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has been stationary for long periods of time (Figure 1). 6. Discs have a groove in them (Figure 2) 7. There is chemical contamination on the braking surface of the disc due to a wheel or tyre cleaner being sprayed directly onto the disc (Figure 3). 8. There are pad marks on the brake disc as a result of the brake pad material transferring to the discs. This can occur when a vehicle has been stood for long periods of time in a wet or snowy environment (Figure 4). |
| 2053177/6 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: 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 Service: During routine diagnostic interrogation of vehicle systems use the attached document to determine the course of action to be taken. |
| 2051562/5 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: 12 Volt Battery test instruction Technical Background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to battery replacement, refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2057962/1 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 Measure: Replace the Gateway (Data bus diagnostic interface control unit) - J533 - Back up battery for emergency supply NOTE: The battery is fitted within the control unit |
| 2057935/1 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customer statement: 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. |
| 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. |
| 2057999/1 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customer states: Unable to program their garage door opener to the vehicle. Message displayed in MMI: An error occurred during programming. Would you like to try again? Workshop findings: Customer supplied remote control will not program to customer vehicle, but may program to other vehicles. Other garage door opener remotes may pair to the customer vehicle. This TPI is only valid for cars with "lane change assist" fitted Technical background: Under certain circumstances the radio signal of the customers remote control may not be adapted to the vehicle. |
| 2052853/3 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; STEERING; SUSPENSION. Customer statement / workshop findings: Clicking noise from front corner(s) Technical background: In order to accurately diagnose and repair customer reported clicking noises from the front corner(s) the Measure section of this TPI consists of three individual sections, each section describes the symptom and the remedy which should be applied Symptoms and descriptions regarding clicking noises can appear to be very similar when described, where possible the customer should demonstrate the reported symptom to enable correct diagnosis |
| 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 |
| 2057841/1 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Customer statement / workshop findings: Windscreen cracked/damaged Technical background: Please refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI in the event that a windscreen is cracked/damaged NOTE: The instructions MUST be followed to help the retailer clarify if the windscreen should be replaced under manufacturers warranty (Stress crack) or Customer pay/insurance (external influence damage) Measure: Identification In the event the windscreen is identified as cracked/damaged it is imperative the inspector of the cracked/damaged screen can determine if the crack was caused by external influences (stone chips) OR the screen is cracked/damaged due to a stress crack |
| 2053177/5 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. 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. 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 Measure: During routine diagnostic interrogation of vehicle systems use the attached document to determine the course of action to be taken. |
| 2044536/8 | 2019-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Deployable sill step accessory malfunctions. This TPI is specifically written to record key information, reach a logical diagnosis and ultimately a problem resolution when presented with a deployable sill step malfunction. |
| 2051340/2 | 2019-11-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer statement / workshop findings: Vehicle vibration / humming noise at idle Technical background: Right hand Active Engine Mount (AEM) failed, oil may also be leaking from AEM. This failure mode is only seen on W12 engine installations and is only apparent at idle. |
| 2055760/1 | 2019-11-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer statement / workshop findings: Software reprogramming or replacement of the active engine mount control unit must be carried out when the active engine mounts are replaced with Part number 4M0 199 255/6 BH. Technical background: Current software is incompatible with active engine mounts part numbers 4M0 199 255/6 BH. When the active engine mounts are replaced with the above part numbers, the active engine mount control module must be reprogrammed or replaced. |
| 2055883/1 | 2019-10-04. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. EPB Warning light in DIP - Front door/s power latch system intermittent - DTC U112300 within Address 03 and Address 46. The front door/s power latching system sporadically does not work. The door remains in the first latch of the door lock and is not closed by the power latching system. The micro switch signal of the door lock is not recognised or too briefly. A counter-pressure of the door is required to clearly recognise the signal. Check whether there are other TPIs for the complaint, for example the software of the door control units are up to date |
| 2055833/1 | 2019-10-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. Steering warning message on DIP, DTC 'B2000FF1 - Internal Malfunction' stored. Software error in the power steering control unit. New software introduced from VIN SJAAF14V1KC023272. |
| 2055689/1 | 2019-10-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DTC C1260F0 - Compressor electronics for suspension levelling - Warning light within (DIP). In the event DTC C1260F0 - Compressor electronics for suspension levelling is evident within address 74 carry out the software update within the Measure section of this TPI. The update will automatically update the following control units (Depending on actual/current software level) Adaptive suspension control unit (J775 – Diagnostic address 74) Rear Roll stabilisation unit (J1096 – Diagnostic address D5) Front Roll stabilisation control unit (J924 – Diagnostic address D4) |
| 2055907-1 | 2019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. Anti theft alarm activates for no reason |
| 2055898-1 | 2019-09-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS; EQUIPMENT. Whining noise and/or oil leaking from the alternator belt tensioner |
| 2055858-1 | 2019-09-23. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Night vision camera not working - DTC B11E129 evident within the night vision control unit (J853) |
| 2055841-1 | 2019-09-23. Service bulletin. STEERING. DTC B145504 - Temperature sensor steering wheel heater Faulty - 'passive sporadic' logged |
| 2055693-1 | 2019-09-23. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Unable to run basic settings within the Adaptive suspension control unit (J775) |
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