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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| 2066040/1 | 2022-03-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Oil leak from the oil separator/breather connection - Intake manifold whistle - Emission control warning within the DIP. Customer statement / workshop findings: - Emission control warning within the DIP And/or - Whistling noise(s) from the Inlet manifold Workshop findings: Oil leak between the oil separator tank and the Bank 1 breather line connection (Figure 1) NOTE: Oil leak detection spray is evident within Figure1, the use of detection spray in the example shown highlights the location of the leak. Measure: 1) Referring to Rep.Gr 17 - Gain access to the oil separator tank 2) Referring to Figure 2 - Replace the following parts and all associated parts as detailed within the applicable Rep.Gr and the ETKA parts catalogue |
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| 2058423/7 | 2022-03-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. New Continental GT / GTC, New Flying Spur and Bentayga - Low Oil Pressure Warning During Early Vehicle Life. Customer statement / workshop findings: Warning on the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) - Oil pressure too low DTCs relating to oil pressure may also be stored within the Master ECU. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P052400: Engine Oil Pressure Too Low and/or P15AA00: Engine oil pressure - Lower limit not reached stored in the Master Engine Control Unit (ECU). Measure VERY IMPORTANT: Prior to conducting the onward instructions, the following symptoms MUST be evident - Warning on Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) Oil pressure too low And/or - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P052400: Engine Oil Pressure Too Low and/or P15AA00: Engine oil pressure - Lower limit not reached stored in the Master Engine Control Unit (ECU) Should any of the afore mentioned not be evident and the symptoms cannot be reproduced. No further action should be taken unless the issue can be reproduced or demonstrated by the customer. In the event the symptom/s are evident please conduct the onward Diagnosis Instructions |
| 2046299/13 | 2022-02-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Bentayga - 1.2KHz - 1.4KHz rear brake squeal. Customer statement / workshop findings Squeal from the rear of the vehicle at low speed while braking. Technical background: While braking at low speed, a vibration of 1.2 to 1.4 KHz can be produced by the friction between the rear brake pad and disc resulting in a complaint of brake noise from the customer. Measure: 1) Follow the Brake noise identification TPI 2052785 - IMPORTANT: For frequency analysis the noise recording equipment Bentley Motors recommends is the Chassis ear tool WT 10437 2) If the sound recording produces a frequency of 1.2-1.4KHz - Remove the rear brake pads - Referring to Figure 1 - Take clear photographs of all four brake pad markings NOTE: Although Figure 1 shows two brake pads, photographs of all four brake pads should be taken |
| 2065567/1 | 2022-01-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Front wing Flying B detached, loose and/or rattling noise from the front wing(s). Customer statement / workshop findings The front wing Flying B is loose/rattling Or The front wing Flying B is detached from the front wing. Measure In the event the front wing Flying B brightware is loose/rattling carry out the onward instructions from step 1 However In the event the front wing Flying B brightware is detached (not damaged) carry out the instructions from step 2 HINT: The front wing does not require removal to conduct this procedure 1) Referring to Rep.Gr 66 - Remove the front wing 'Flying B' 2) Using a suitable cleaning agent for example 3M surface cleaner and suitable cloth, thoroughly clean the brightware aperture and the front wing 'Flying B' 3) Using the adhesive as per the Parts information section - Apply the adhesive in the three locations shown in Figure 3 |
| 2065398/1 | 2022-01-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. W12 TSI - Engine MIL light illuminated with numerous DTCs within 0001 including - P032700 and/or P033200. Customer statement - MIL light displayed - Engine not refined when running Workshop findings The two most common DTCs are as follows: - P032700 - Knock sensor 2 Circuit Low input - address 01 (Engine control module 1) - P033200 - Knock sensor 1 Circuit Low input - address 01 (Engine control module 1) Please note: The DTCs listed are the two most common DTCs (seen to date) although other DTCs may be evident depending on the failure mode (including the boost control solenoid and crankcase ventilation heater DTCs) |
| 2065604/1 | 2022-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Suspicion that control units or services have been influenced by third parties. Customer statement / workshop findings: In the event a customer complaint is received relating to a suspicion that control units or services have been influenced by third parties the instructions within this TPI should be followed. Technical background: A suspicion that control units or services have been influenced by third parties means that unauthorised people or groups may have gained access to a vehicle's control unit(s) or online services and may have manipulated them in such a way that may compromise customer data confidentiality or the operation of the vehicle and/or online services. When investigating potential third party influences of control units or online services, it is important to take all normal diagnostic measures to rule out a normal functional error or misuse of the system by the user |
| 2051045/4 | 2022-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Night vision camera - Washer jet leaking. Customer statement / workshop findings: Washer fluid dripping/leaking from the night vision camera washer jet. Technical background: Please note: The photographs shown within this TPI are based on a New Continental GT/C vehicle however the process is similar regardless of vehicle type Referring to Figure 1 - In the event the afore mentioned symptom is evident the operative should refer to the Measure section of this TPI to replace the night vision washer jet (short link hose -Circled) which connects the night vision camera washer jet (A) to the washer jet supply hose connector (B) |
| 2063410/3 | 2022-01-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Infotainment Main unit (5F / J794) fault finding/diagnosis procedure. Customer statement / workshop findings Issue suspected with the Infotainment Main unit (5F / J794) - For example: - MMI screen image flickers or goes blank - No response to selection - Audio cuts-out Technical background The operative should continue as follows: - Complete the questionnaire within the Measure section of this TPI (Part 1) once completed the questionnaire should be attached to an existing or already open DISS query - Once the questionnaire is complete, the operative should refer to (Part 2) within the Measure section regarding fault finding/diagnosis of the Infotainment Main unit (5F / J794) |
| 2065197/1 | 2021-12-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION; STEERING. Squeaking/creaking noises from the front axle and/or leaks at the lower ball joint/s. Customer statement / workshop findings: Squeaking/creaking noises when steering/manoeuvring or when the suspension compresses and/or: A leak is visible at the boot of the lower ball joint (grease emerging) however the boot does not show any damage Workshop findings: Noises: The noises can be assigned to the lower ball joint on the left and/or right side (Figure 1 - item 20). Leak (grease emerging): Leak at the boot of the lower ball joint on the left and/or right side (Figure 1- item 20) is visible however the boot is undamaged. Technical background: In the event the symptom is as described, the operative should carry out the instructions within the Measure section Make sure that the production date of the new ball joint is 36/19 or later (see date code example circled in Figure 2 - Week 36 of 2019). |
| 2052853/8 | 2021-12-03. Service bulletin. STEERING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SUSPENSION. Clicking noises from the left and/or right front corner(s). Customer statement / workshop findings: Clicking noises from the left and/or right 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. |
| 2062261/3 | 2021-12-03. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Bentayga - Air suspension warning light within the DIP - DTCs P089200 - C104707 - C103B13 - Evident within Address 74. Customer statement / workshop findings: Air suspension warning light within the DIP Workshop findings: One or a combination of the DTCs shown below are evident within address 74 - P089200 - Symptom Code 3145792 - TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Intermittent (Level Control Valves Open Circuit) - C103B13 - 3145909 - Solenoid for level control system Open circuit - C104707 - 3211279 - Level control valves mechanical malfunction Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2052853/7 | 2021-11-06. Service bulletin. STEERING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SUSPENSION. Clicking noises from the left and/or right front corner(s). Condition: Clicking noises from the left and/or right 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 |
| 2058411/4 | 2021-11-06. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Seat belt buckle stop button - Missing, Condition: Seat belt buckle stop button missing Technical Background: The seat belt buckle stop button should be evident as shown in Figure 1. Should the seatbelt be as shown in Figure 2 (Buckle stop button missing OR broken/loose) - Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2064579/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION. Bentayga - DTC C11C613 - Air suspension warning displayed in Driver Instrument Panel. Customer statement / workshop findings: Air suspension system warning displayed in the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) Workshop findings DTC C11C613 (Symptom Code 3145826) - Valve for rapid filling of air suspension Open circuit stored in the Chassis control unit (Address 74) Technical background: In the event that the afore mentioned symptom(s) are evident please refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2064779/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; STRUCTURE. Customer statement: Creaking/squeak noise from the front suspension. Workshop findings: Defective upper inner lever bush. Technical background Verify that the customer complaint matches the sound file within the Bentley Hub Reference TPI Transaction number 2064779/-. The noise present in the sound file is caused by defective upper inner lever bush/bushes, the noise can appear in the following possible scenario. -When the vehicle is moved with steering input over uneven surfaces (for e.g. a ramp or speed bump). If the customer complaint occurs in any of the above circumstances and the noise can be clearly assigned to the noise within the sound file Refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI. VERY IMPORTANT NOTE FOR HYBRID VEHICLES: -Hybrid vehicles use a High voltage system and MUST only be worked on by suitably qualified personnel. -Please ensure all guidelines within the repair manual are strictly followed before and whilst conducting any work on vehicles with a High voltage system |
| 2064582/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Vehicle sitting low on one or more corners when static with no relevant DTCs stored. Customer statement / workshop findings - Vehicle sitting low on one or more corners when static - No relevant DTCs are evident Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI. Measure: 1) Confirm there are no DTCs indicating a fault with the air suspension system or associated systems 2) Refer to the instructions within TPI 2053492/- to confirm that no air leaks or issues relating to the air springs are evident. |
| 2064679/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:SOLENOID/ACTUATOR. Customer statement / workshop findings Oil leaking out of the tell tale hole from the following fixings: -CDA activation/ deactivation solenoid fixings -Or Fuel rail fixings -Or Fixings for the vacuum system assembly Technical background: Shows oil leaked which had leaked from the tell tale hole at the top of the fixing. Upgraded fixings prevent oil leaks from the tell hole. |
| 2064519/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DTC's C10BCF6 - 160000 and/or C12E2F2 with symptom code 59744 stored in address 0003 - Parking brake warning in DIP. Customer statement: Parking brake warning light evident within the DIP (See example shown in Figure 1) Workshop findings: C10BCF6 - 160000 - Left parking brake motor Engine speed implausible OR C12E2F2 - 159744 - Right parking brake motor Engine speed implausible. |
| 2064857/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Customer statement: Drivers Information panel (DIP) goes blank -Once blank no information is visible within the DIP -No error messages are shown within the DIP Workshop findings: DTC U101100 evident within address 09 - DIP Unrecoverable due to low voltage |
| 2051562/8 | 2021-11-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 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 |
| 2053492/7 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Air spring fault finding. Customer statement / workshop findings: The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped. Technical background: The list of Bentley vehicles below are fitted with air springs as part of the suspension system. Should air leak from the air springs, this will cause the suspension to drop. However, the dropping of the suspension does not necessarily mean that the air spring is faulty. The Measure section of this TPI describes how and where to check for air leaks on the front and rear air springs, the air pump compressor, pipes, valve unit and air reservoirs. This includes potential air leak points on the air springs and also the locations of an air leak that can be repaired without the need to replace an air spring. |
| 2064469/1 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Bentayga - Rear Window Blinds Do Not Fully Retract. Customer statement / workshop findings: Rear window blind/s do not fully retract (Jammed) |
| 2054599/8 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Customer statement / workshop findings: Headlamp operation issues Technical background: DTCs evident within the left light control unit (Diagnostic address D6) and/or the right light control unit (Diagnostic address D7) There are numerous static and intermittent DTCs which maybe evident within the previously mentioned control units, ensure all steps within the Measure section are strictly adhered to New Flying Spur (20 - 22 M/Y) and Bentayga (21 - 22 M/Y). In the event that DTCs C119813 Low beam light bulb open circuit or C1198FA Low beam light bulb short circuit are evident in D6 and/or D7. Please refer to and conduct the instructions within the following TPIs New Flying spur - TPI 2063777/- Bentayga applicable to 21 and 22 M/Y only - 2064497/-. For any other issues please refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2053429/4 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Emission control system lamp illuminated - DTC P044100 evident. Customer statement / workshop findings: Emission control system warning lamp illuminated (Figure 1) within the Driver Information Panel (DIP) in conjunction with DTC - P044100: EVAP Emission Contr.Sys.Incorrect Purge Flow - logged within one or both engine control modules. Technical background: Should DTC P044100: EVAP Emission Contr.Sys.Incorrect Purge Flow be evident (static or intermittent) within one or both Engine control modules please refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2053351/7 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STRUCTURE. Buzzing noise from engine area. Customer statement / workshop findings Workshop findings: Buzzing noise heard at idle from the sump area when the vehicle is elevated on a workshop ramp. The noise cannot be heard from inside the cabin or outside of the vehicle in normal circumstances. Technical background: A buzzing noise can be generated by the oil pump when the engine is running at idle. Measure: Test a comparable vehicle with the same Engine derivative. If the same noise is apparent on the comparable vehicle and no oil pressure warnings or relevant DTCs are stored then the noise can be considered a characteristic of the vehicle and no further action should be taken. |
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