Bentley Motors has issued a recall for 16 Bentayga Hybrids in Australia after identifying a critical defect that could cause the vehicle’s high-voltage battery to overheat and catch fire while charging. This affects the models built in 2023 featuring a 3-litre V6 engine paired to a lithium-ion battery and electric motor hybrid setup for up to 40km of EV range in the luxury SUV.
What’s the defect, and why is it so serious?
The core issue lies in a hardware defect within the Bentayga Hybrid’s high-voltage battery system. Under certain conditions, the battery may discharge while the vehicle is connected to a charger. This can generate excessive heat, potentially leading to thermal runaway and igniting a vehicle fire.
A fire could cause injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, or bystanders. Property damage poses an additional concern, particularly for vehicles parked in attached garages or residential structures where fire could spread rapidly to living spaces.
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Which vehicles are affected?
Make: Bentley
Model: Bentayga Hybrid
Year Range: 2023
Total Units Affected: 16
Recall Number: REC-006492
Campaign Number: RE25/46 (RD74)
A complete list of affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) is in this file: REC-006492-VIN-List-1.csv (CSV, 334 bytes). Owners can check if their vehicle is impacted in this list.
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What should car owners do now?
Bentley’s official guidance suggests that owners can continue using their vehicles while awaiting the remedial software update. Owners will soon be contacted by Bentley Motors to schedule the software update appointment with an authorised Bentley dealer.
Owners are advised to check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Department of Infrastructure’s website, even if they have not yet received a letter from Bentley.
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Need help? Here’s who to contact
Contact: Local Bentley Authorised Dealer
Website: Bentley Motors
Please have your VIN ready. You’ll find the VIN on your ownership documents or near the base of the windshield.
This recall is being overseen by Australia’s official automotive safety regulator, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sports, and the Arts.
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