UK Vehicle Recall Check
Bentley is the British luxury arm of the Volkswagen Group, hand-built in Crewe and best known for the Continental GT, Flying Spur saloon and Bentayga SUV. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Bentley shares many components with the wider Volkswagen Group — especially powertrains and chassis electronics with Audi and Porsche — and a number of Bentley recall campaigns have mirrored or followed on from those across the Group. Recent UK programmes have covered Bentayga V8 hybrid high-voltage components, Continental GT and Flying Spur fuel-system items, and selected door-mirror and lighting campaigns. Bentley owners typically have a close relationship with their Bentley Dealer, but a quick check confirms nothing has been missed for your VIN.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Bentley? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Bentley, including the Continental GT, Continental GTC, Flying Spur, Bentayga, Bentayga EWB, Mulsanne, Arnage, Brooklands and Azure. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Selected hybrid and 12V-electrical campaigns on Bentayga models, addressed via a free dealer workshop visit.
Fuel-system and engine-management campaigns on selected W12 and V8 models (some shared with the wider VW Group), addressed via a free dealer inspection.
Selected airbag and seatbelt-pretensioner programmes on older Continental GT and Flying Spur model years.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Bentley safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Bentayga Hybrid | Bentley Bentayga Hybrid – Software Update For HV Battery Management Controller (RE25/46 RD74) |
| Sept 2023 | BENTAYGA W12 | On affected vehicles the electrical connectors on the W12 Fuel Supply Module located in the fuel tank can overheat and melt the flange material. Melting of the Fuel Supply Module flange material could result in a small fuel leak towards the top of the fuel tank. |
| May 2023 | FLYING SPUR | On affected vehicles the retention bracket holding the rear entertainment screens located in the rear of the front seats may have been installed in the incorrect orientation. |
| Mar 2023 | CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE | When riveting the airbag deflector bracket to the seat frame a sharp edge on the rivet could be created. In the event of the seat airbags being deployed it is possible that the airbag material could become torn reducing the effectiveness of occupant protection. |
| Mar 2023 | BACALAR | When riveting the airbag deflector bracket to the seat frame a sharp edge on the rivet could be created. In the event of the seat airbags being deployed it is possible that the airbag material could become torn reducing the effectiveness of occupant protection. |
| Feb 2023 | CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE | The water pump concept can create a vacuum within the electrical area of the pump. As a result liquid from the coolant system can permeate through the pump housing onto the electrical circuit board and connector. |
| Feb 2023 | CONTINENTAL GT | The water pump concept can create a vacuum within the electrical area of the pump. As a result liquid from the coolant system can permeate through the pump housing onto the electrical circuit board and connector. |
| May 2022 | BENTAYGA | THE SECOND ROW SEATS MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ALIGNED AND LOCKED ON ALL SEAT RAILS |
| May 2022 | BENTAYGA EWB | THE SECOND ROW SEATS MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ALIGNED AND LOCKED ON ALL SEAT RAILS |
| Mar 2022 | CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE | INCORRECT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR FUNCTION (ALR) MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED |
| Mar 2022 | FLYING SPUR | INCORRECT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR FUNCTION (ALR) MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED |
| Mar 2022 | CONTINENTAL GT | INCORRECT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR FUNCTION (ALR) MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED |
| Aug 2021 | BENTAYGA V8 | Incorrect software parameters have been released for the Chassis Control Module |
| Jul 2021 | CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE | THE FRONT SEAT SOFTWARE COULD RESULT IN TRAPPING OF A REAR OCCUPANT'S LEGS |
| Jul 2021 | CONTINENTAL GT | THE FRONT SEAT SOFTWARE COULD RESULT IN TRAPPING OF A REAR OCCUPANT'S LEGS |
| Jun 2021 | FLYING SPUR | A MANUFACTURING ISSUE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO ITS RESTING POSITION |
| Jun 2021 | CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE | A MANUFACTURING ISSUE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO ITS RESTING POSITION |
| Jun 2021 | CONTINENTAL GT | A MANUFACTURING ISSUE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO ITS RESTING POSITION |
| May 2021 | BENTAYGA V8 | THE NUT OF THE ECCENTRIC SCREW COULD BREAK ON THE REAR AXLE LOWER LEVER ARM |
| May 2021 | BENTAYGA V8 | CRACKS COULD BE PRESENT IN THE CYLINDER BORE OF SPECIFIC V8 ENGINES |
Every Bentley check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Bentley Continental GT
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Bentley Continental GT
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Bentley vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. All UK-registered Bentleys — including older Arnage, Mulsanne, Brooklands and Azure models — are covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check. Recall campaigns are issued against VINs, not model age.
Each Volkswagen Group brand has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Cupra or Porsche pages for those vehicles — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
Coverage depends on whether DVSA and SMMT have data for the VIN. UK-registered Bentleys sold through the official UK Bentley network are fully covered. For grey-imported or rare-spec Bentleys, our check may return "Unknown" — in that case the report links to Bentley's official recall portal so you can cross-check directly.
Bentley is part of Volkswagen Group. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Bentley maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.