Service bulletins for the 2021 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.
757 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 2063726/1 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Discolouration around the sunroof aperture. Customer statement / workshop findings: Discolouration around the sunroof aperture, Refer to the examples shown in Figure 1. Technical background: Discolouration may become visible around the sunroof aperture, this is mainly evident if vehicles are left for a reasonable period prior to the PDI being conducted. This is a known condition that was traced to the overspray of sunroof sealant primer during sunroof installation. |
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| 2063296/1 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Rear window blind does not operate. Customer statement / workshop findings: Rear blind does not operate. Technical background: The most common failure modes are as follows: - Rear blind does not operate following a CAN bus sleep, If the switch operation is a prolonged hold, instead of a ‘Press and release’ operation - Rear blind does not operate following loss of CM basic settings - Rear blind will also not operate if the Child Lock is on - Rear blind will cease to operate if there are repeated operations of the blind sufficient to trigger a failsafe mode (usually between 10 to 15 operations in a very short period). |
| 2063729/1 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Fitment of control modules from donor vehicles for test purposes. Customer statement / workshop findings: Refer to the Technical background section before considering the 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) The fitment of donor parts from another vehicle is not advisable and only possible if approved from Product Support via an open DISS query. The donor of parts should only be used as a temporary test VERY IMPORTANT: The ODIS replace routine MUST NOT be carried out under any circumstances |
| 2063651/1 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Tyre tread/sidewall crack(s). Customer statement / workshop findings: Cracks evident in the sidewall and/or tread pattern (See the examples in Figures 1 and 2 showing cracks within the tread pattern). The issue is mainly evident on vehicles with very low usage This is a result of the tyre compound hardening due to the following: - Tyre age - Tyre pressure not adjusted to specification - Low mileage/vehicle usage - Vehicle storage conditions |
| 2058423/6 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. New Continental GT / GTC, New Flying Spur and Bentayga Speed - Low Oil Pressure Warning During Early Vehicle Life. Condition: 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). Service: 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 |
| 2061344/3 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Rear brake pad - Shim installation (SC 20/32) Technical background Fitment of shims to the rear brake pads, specific grease should also be applied to the shims Remedy: In high ambient temperatures in conjunction with low speed, low pressure brake vibration is dampened by the fitment of shims and grease Customer notification: Customers do not need to be informed directly of this campaign. Please ensure that all affected vehicles are checked and repaired during the PDI procedure |
| 2061344/4 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Rear brake pad - Shim installation (SC 20/32) Technical background Fitment of shims to the rear brake pads, specific grease should also be applied to the shims Remedy: In high ambient temperatures in conjunction with low speed, low pressure brake vibration is dampened by the fitment of shims and grease Customer notification: Customers do not need to be informed directly of this campaign. Please ensure that all affected vehicles are checked and repaired during the PDI procedure |
| 2063354/1 | 2021-06-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. V8 Kovomo - Whining noise - Front of the engine at idle speed. Customer statement / workshop findings: Erratic whining noises from the front of the engine at idle speed. Workshop findings: The irregular knocking noises can be assigned to the front of the engine. There are no further complaints (such as poor engine or engine cooling system performance, event entries, etc.) Technical background: Refer to the video on the Bentley hub referencing TPI 2063354/- In the event the whining noise is as within the video, please refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2063099/1 | 2021-06-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Bentayga Hybrid - PDC Multi switch not illuminated (SC21/16) Technical background: The PDC Multi-Switch (white backlight) illumination is not available (Figure 1)tch not illuminated (SC21/16) However When the Switches are depressed to be Active the illumination works as per specification. NOTE: The Hazard Switch backlight illumination is NOT affected The function illuminates the switches in their Passive state so the switch can be seen in dark light IMPORTANT NOTE: Figure 2 shows the white backlight operating to correct specification. Remedy: Due to a supplier error at the time of harness manufacture, the fitment of link harness 36A 971 097 is required on a small number of vehicles The link harness is required to be fitted from connector U1.1 (3 way) to connector EX54.1 (16 way) |
| 2063348/1 | 2021-06-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Bentayga Hybrid - PDC Multi switch not illuminated. Customer statement / workshop findings: The PDC Multi-Switch (white backlight) illumination is not available (Figure 1) When the switches are depressed to be Active the illumination works as per specification NOTE: The hazard switch backlight illumination is NOT affected The function illuminates the switches in their Passive state so the switch can be seen in dark light IMPORTANT NOTE: Figure 1 shows the white backlight not illuminated. Technical background: Refer to the Customer statement/Workshop findings section. |
| 2063240/1 | 2021-06-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Creaking noise from the rear seats (5 and 7 seat variants only). Customer statement / workshop findings: Noise/Creak from the rear seat/s at speeds up to 70 mph And/or Creaking from rear seat/s between 0-20 mph during gentle acceleration and braking Technical background: This TPI applies to all 5 and 7 seat variants This TPI does not apply to 4 seat variants Noises and creaks originating from the rear seat/s as a result of seat location pegs and mega bracket interference while driving at speeds up to 70 mph and gentle acceleration and braking between 0-20 mph should be resolved by following the instructions within the Measure section. |
| 2063406/1 | 2021-06-04. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Rear brake squeal (5 KHz) Non CSiC brakes only. Customer statement / workshop findings At low speed, during low braking force application, the rear brakes can produce a high frequency noise (5khz). 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 - Obtain a clear recording using WT 10437 2) Carry out an inspection of the brake system to confirm the brake system components are serviceable as per Elsa pro guidelines 3) Confirm if the brake shim kit (36A 698 219) has previously been fitted to the rear brake pads (As per TPI 2046299/-) |
| 2053177/15 | 2021-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. |
| 2063410/1 | 2021-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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: Refer to the Measure section regarding any Infotainment Main unit (5F / J794) fault finding/diagnosis |
| 2063263/1 | 2021-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. My Bentley services - Fails to initialise (Message within the MMI). Customer statement / workshop findings: Complaints relating to My Bentley services failing to initialise Technical background: A message on the MMI stating that the My Bentley Services failed to initialise (Figure 1) when the error occurs, Connected Services may become unavailable. Measure: Refer to the Technical background section |
| 2061582/3 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Driver/Passenger door/s power latch creak on close. Customer statement / workshop findings: Driver or Passenger door creak during the power latch Close function Technical background: VERY IMPORTANT: Refer to the vehicle repair history to check and confirm any previous work done regarding power latch drive unit replacement noting the following: - Upon first complaint of a power door latch creaking - Replace all four power door latches - For any complaints of the same symptom that occur after this - Only replace the power door latch which is exhibiting the symptom |
| 2061369/2 | 2021-05-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine overheating - Warning on the DIP - V8 Kovomo Customer statement / workshop findings: - Customer reports an engine overheat warning on the DIP - Engine overheats - Unusual cooling fan operation at high temperatures - There are no signs of coolant leaks both internally or externally Technical background: To heat the engine as quickly as possible during cold starting, delivery of coolant from the coolant pump is interrupted in the warm-up phase by the solenoid valve for the mechanical coolant pump |
| 2054862/5 | 2021-05-06. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Front brake squeal - 1.8 KHz to 1.9 KHz Customer statement / workshop findings: Front brake squeal with a frequency of 1.8 KHz to 1.9 KHz Technical background: Modified front brake Calipers and modified front brake disc guard plates are available on receipt of a qualifying DISS query Referring to Figure 1, the replacement front callipers have a Dynamic absorber fitted (A), the brake disc guard plates (B) are pre modified to fit around the absorber |
| 2046299/10 | 2021-05-06. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Bentayga - 1.2 - 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 |
| 2053177/14 | 2021-05-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 |
| 2063017/1 | 2021-05-05. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Road wheel inspection procedure: 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. Technical background: Do not consider submitting a warranty claim for a road wheel manufacturing defect without first referencing and understanding the contents of this document. Any defect or concern found either outside the guidelines stated in this document or not clearly stated as acceptable to support a warranty claim, will be the responsibility of the retailer regarding component replacement. Any road wheels deemed as having no issues found relating to a manufacturing defect (including curbing) will have the applicable claim rejected |
| 2063070/1 | 2021-05-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Bentayga - Auxiliary tail lights in bumper operating instead of main tail lights when not intended |
| 2062667/1 | 2021-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Bentayga Speed - SVM update for Address 0017 - Dash Board - During PDI (SC 21/12) Technical background: Software update required to diagnostic address 0017 Dash Board. Remedy: SVM coding is now available for address 0017 Dash Board The update is required to eliminate a communication related message from appearing within the DIP as shown in Figure 1 |
| 2062080/2 | 2021-04-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Bentayga V8 Kovomo - Fuel Pressure Regulation. Customer statement / workshop findings: Check Engine Lamp illuminated within the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) with one or multiple DTCs as detailed below: - P310B00 with symptom code 2636 - Low Fuel Pressure Regulation Low Fuel Pressure Regulation - P014800 Fuel Deliver Error - P019100 Fuel Rail pressure Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance - Misfire DTCs There may be multiple DTCs and symptoms present due to fuel pressure regulation or fuel supply issues. Technical background: In the event the customer complaint relates to the following: Customer experienced poor start up - proceed with the remaining instructions NOTE: The operative must gather information regarding the Customer experience regarding when the issue occurred for example: Pre- conditions, warning lights and driveability at the time that the issue occurred, details when the vehicle was last refuelled and the grade of fuel used The operative must now use the information contained within the “Measure” section to determine the correct analysis and repair procedure |
| 2062626/1 | 2021-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. DTCs stored for all cylinders on Bank 1 or all cylinders on Bank 2 - W12 TSI engine derivative. Customer statement / workshop findings: - DTCs stored for all cylinders on Bank 1 or all cylinders on Bank 2 including multiple cylinder misfires DTC - Misfires logged in one or both engine control units - Engine warning light on - Erratic engine operation Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
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