Bentley Bentayga
The 2026 Bentley Bentayga presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 14.7 | — |
| 2025 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 14.7 | — |
| 2024 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 14.7 | — |
| 2023 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2022 | 15 | 24 | 18 | 15.68 | 9.8 | 13.07 | — |
| 2021 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
| 2020 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.84 | 16.8 | 12-14 mpg combined |
| 2019 | 14 | 23 | 17 | 16.8 | 10.23 | 13.84 | — |
| 2018 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 19.6 | 12.38 | 15.68 | — |
| 2017 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 19.6 | 12.38 | 15.68 | 12-19 mpg combined |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 443-626 hp | 516-770 lb-ft | V6, V8, W12 |
| 2019 | suv | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | suv | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | W12 | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 600 hp | 664 lb-ft | W12 |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: V8 | V8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Base price: $160,000, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | $160,000 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $168,300, MSRP range: $168,300 - $240,400, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP excludes tax, licensing, registration, and destination charge., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/7/2026 | Base price: $168,300, Trim: Hybrid, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 player | Hybrid | $168,300 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 player | USD | $168,300 | $168,300 - $240,400 | 0.9 | MSRP excludes tax, licensing, registration, and destination charge. | llm_estimate | 5/7/2026 | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $395,731, Series: Bentayga | — | $395,731 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Bentayga |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $231,825 | — | $231,825 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Turbo | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.9, Front wheel: 21, Rear wheel: 21 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Yes | 2 | 4 | 117.9 | 21 | 21 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 484 | 17.1 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.9, Front wheel: 21, Rear wheel: 21 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 117.9 | 21 | 21 | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.9, Front wheel: 21, Rear wheel: 21 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 117.9 | 21 | 21 | CD + Stereo |
| 2018 | 4 | 5 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.9, Front wheel: 22, Rear wheel: 22 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 117.9 | 22 | 22 | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 431 | 15.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.9 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 117.9 | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | blindSpotIntervention | laneCenteringAssist | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | — |
| 2020 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | — | standard | optional | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Bentley Bentayga SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | 2019 Bentley Bentayga SUV AWD |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Bentley Bentayga GT 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | 2018 Bentley Bentayga GT 2 DR AWD |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Bentley Bentayga GT 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard | — | — | 2017 Bentley Bentayga GT 2 DR AWD |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Electrification | Battery type | Android Auto | Apple CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Electrification: phev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | phev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Electrification: phev | phev | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Android Auto: Standard | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Standard | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | — | — | Standard | Standard |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Bentley Bentayga presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2025
The 2025 Bentley Bentayga presents a below-average reliability profile for a luxury vehicle.
2024
The 2024 Bentley Bentayga presents a mixed reliability picture.
2023
The 2023 Bentley Bentayga presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to a critical fuel leak recall and a high volume of Technical Service Bulletins.
2022
The 2022 Bentley Bentayga is rated below average for reliability.
2021
The 2021 Bentley Bentayga presents a below-average reliability profile for a used luxury SUV.
2020
The 2020 Bentley Bentayga presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2019
The 2019 Bentley Bentayga is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns around its fuel system.
2018
The 2018 Bentley Bentayga presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to critical safety recalls concerning fuel leaks and airbags, alongside a documented pattern of rapid brake wear.
2017
The 2017 Bentley Bentayga presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Bentley Bentayga?
Carfocal currently has 10 published Bentayga reports, covering 2017 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Bentley Bentayga presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Bentley Bentayga reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Bentley Bentayga. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 bentley bentayga presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial. and the 2026 bentley bentayga offers a taste of ultra-luxury at a depreciated price point. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
10 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Bentley Bentayga?
Across Carfocal's published Bentayga guides, recurring problem areas include Ignition System (Spark Plugs), Cooling System, and Transmission System. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Ignition System (Spark Plugs), Cooling System, and Transmission System.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 10
- Years tracked
- 10
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints