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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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2063954.52023-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine warning light illuminated within the DIP during acceleration - DTC P029900 evident - W12 TSI only Customer Statement: -Engine warning light and max engine speed 4000 rpm warning evident within the DIP during acceleration - Warning on DIP first appears when accelerating (During boost)
2063729.42023-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Fitment of Control Modules from Donor Vehicles For Test Purposes Technical Background: If an issue is suspected for one of the control modules listed below: Onboard supply control unit (J519) Convenience system central control unit (J393) Data bus diagnostics interface (J533) Control unit 1 for Information Electronics (J794) Control unit in dash panel insert (J285) Emergency call module control unit (J949)
2063651.32023-11-08. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Tyre tread/sidewall crack(s) Customer Statement: -Cracks evident in the sidewall and/or tread pattern (See the examples in Figures 1 and 2 showing cracks within the tread pattern)
2063410.52023-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Infotainment Main unit (5F / J794) fault finding/diagnosis procedure Customer Statement: 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
2063017.32023-11-08. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Road wheel inspection procedure Customer Statement: In the event a complaint is received regarding road wheel/s condition for example: - Scratches - Corrosion - Damage - Blemishes - Chipping Please refer to the onward instructions
2061195/32023-11-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns. Customer statement / workshop findings: The feedback method within this TPI is required should a complaint of telephone functionality and/or quality be reported. Technical background: The minimum standards check list document within the Measure section is required to capture an accurate description of customer telephone issues.
2059392.42023-11-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Bentayga - PDC system not working or PDC system false detection Customer Statement: PDC system not working or PDC system false detection Warning evident within the DIP
2058423.102023-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT/GTC, New Flying Spur and Bentayga - Low Oil Pressure Warning During Early Vehicle Life - W12 only Customer Statement: -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)
2057978.72023-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Lubricating Oil - Replenishment Customer Statement: -Engine lubricating oil lamp illuminated on driver instrument panel. Engine lubricating oil requires topping up between services.
2056407.52023-11-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING. Running gear - Noise identification Workshop Findings: -The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the steering system 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 including the modification of the engine control modules (chip tuning) Check the history of the vehicle to confirm 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
2055693.42023-11-06. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Unable to run basic settings within the Adaptive suspension control unit (J775) Customer Statement: -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
2055540.42023-11-06. Service bulletin. STEERING; SUSPENSION; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Rumble noise and/or floor pan/steering column vibration Customer Statement: -Floor pan or steering column/steering wheel vibration when manoeuvring/steering at slow speeds with steering wheel input
2053429.62023-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Emission control system lamp illuminated - DTC P044100 evident Customer Statement: -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
2053351.92023-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Buzzing noise from engine area 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.
2051776.52023-11-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Key blade can be difficult to remove from key fob. Technical Background: -Deviations in the key blade and key fob assembly could make it difficult to remove the key blade.
2051219.102023-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. W12 TSI Camshaft Phaser Position Related DTC Customer Statement: -Customer reporting (Emission Control Warning Indicator) displayed. Engine running rough.
2050542.72023-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; VISIBILITY. Service info: body/equipment: front exterior lighting steamed up/leaks Customer Statement: -1. The lenses of the headlights (illustration 1a) /front fog lamps (illustration 1b) are steamed up/damp from the inside with minor drips. 2. Water is in the headlight (illustration 2a) / front fog lamp (illustration 2b), big drips.
2045686.62023-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Bentayga - Engine oil pressure warning Customer Statement: -Low oil pressure warning illuminated in the driver instrument panel as shown in Figure 1 and event code P15AA00 is evident in one or both of the Engine Control Modules
2068946.42023-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION. Bentley dynamic ride system warning - DTC P0B2500: Hybrid/EV Battery (A) Voltage low stored (48 volt system) Customer Statement: -(Bentley dynamic ride system: fault) displayed within the Drivers Instrument Panel (DIP)
2051562/112023-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Measure section
2053177/192023-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customers 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 operative should refer to the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2053177/- The document (loaded onto the Hub) contains all of the current known Spurious DTCs for all vehicle variants Should a particular TPI be listed as Archived, the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer to the instructions within TPI 2053177/- regarding the DTC description and actions which should be conducted (if any).
2069806/42023-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Condition HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin. - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should there be no water leaks evident, the operative should check the HVAC and body drains for blockages, in the event the drains are blocked the drains must be unblocked, once this has been completed the operative should confirm if the damp/musty smell is still evident.
2051893/52023-09-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Overheat condition-DTC logged for air in the system or DTC P218100-Cooling System Performance with symptom code 8113. Customer statement / workshop findings One or a combination of the following symptoms are evident: - Engine coolant overheat condition - Coolant loss - Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) logged within the Engine control module/s relating to Air in the coolant system - Engine overheating issues and/or DTC P218100: Cooling System Performance symptom code 8113 is evident - Warning light within the Drivers Information Panel (DIP). Measure 1) Fully drain the cooling system - Refer to Elsa Pro Rep.Gr 19 Cooling system - To drain and fill 2) Replace the Thermostat housing (includes thermostat) - Refer to Elsa Pro Rep.Gr 19 Cooling system - Thermostat - To replace
2071239/12023-09-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Coolant pump leaking (part number 07P 121 008C) - Low coolant warning - Engine overheating - DTC's evident. Customer statement / workshop findings One or a combination of the following is evident: - Coolant leaking from the mechanical coolant pump - Coolant witness marks on the mechanical coolant pump although coolant is not leaking/dripping from the pump - Low coolant level warning displayed within the DIP Or - Engine overheating issues and/or DTC P218100: Cooling System Performance with symptom code 8113 or air in the coolant DTCs (various) is evident, in this scenario the operative should also refer to TPI 2051893
2071238/12023-09-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Coolant pump leaking (part number 07P 121 008B) - Low coolant warning - Engine overheating - DTCs evident. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following is evident: - Coolant leaking from the mechanical coolant pump - Coolant witness marks on the mechanical coolant pump although coolant is not leaking/dripping from the pump - Low coolant level warning displayed within the DIP Or - Engine overheating issues and/or DTC P218100: Cooling System Performance with symptom code 8113 or air in the coolant DTCs (various) is evident in this scenario the operative should refer to TPI 2051893.

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