Bentley Bentayga
11 model years from 2017 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2017–2027
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 15–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 16 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2017 (9)
- Interest
- 7,373 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Bentayga in brief
The 2026 Bentley Bentayga is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 202 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,838 lb (Hybrid 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway), 5% better than the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
The Bentley Bentayga has 11 model years in our data, from 2017 to 2027.
Its most efficient year was 2027 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 15 to 21 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the service brakes (3), air bags (3), electrical system (2).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2021 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (7); all years together count 16 campaigns and 12 owner complaints.
How the 2017 Bentayga compares
The 2017 Bentley Bentayga is a standard SUV offered with a 6.0L 12-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 202 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,340 lb.
About the Bentley Bentayga
The Bentley Bentayga is a luxury SUV produced by British marque Bentley Motors. Introduced in late 2015, it is the brand's first luxury crossover SUV. Its unibody is manufactured at the Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant in Germany, then painted and assembled at Bentley's factory in Crewe, United Kingdom.
From the Wikipedia article "Bentley Bentayga", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Bentayga pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Bentayga
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2021 Bentayga
1 owner complaint · 7 recalls
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 8 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Bentayga changes by model year
- 2026
- New body dimensions: 7.1 in shorter, wheelbase −7.5 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2025
- New body dimensions: 7.1 in longer, wheelbase +7.5 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 16 to 21
- 2024
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- Engines dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 6.0L 12-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG down from 20 to 16
- 2023
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 18 to 20
- 2022
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- 2020
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Engines added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 6.0L 12-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 17 to 19
- 2019
- Engine added: 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 6.0L 12-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 15 to 17
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 11 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 202 in | 5,838 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 209.1 in | 5,567 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 16 MPG | 202 in | 5,838 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 20 MPG | 202 in | 5,838 lb | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 202 in | 5,838 lb | Not rated | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 202 in | 5,838 lb | Not rated | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 202.4 in | 5,379 lb | Not rated | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 202.4 in | 5,340 lb | Not rated | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | 202.4 in | 5,340 lb | Not rated | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | 202.4 in | 5,340 lb | Not rated | 2 | 9 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Bentayga
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lamborghini Urus | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Aston Martin DBX 707 | 17 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Aston Martin DBX 727 | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Bentley. How we calculate this →

