DecodedCars2017 Bentley Bentayga
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- BENTAYGA
- Engines
- 6.0L 12-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 15 combined · 12 city / 19 hwy
- Length
- 202.4 in
- Curb weight
- 5,340 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 19% below the 2017 standard SUV average of 18.5 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
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.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (12 city / 19 highway), 19% worse than the 2017 standard SUV average of 18.5 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENTAYGA | 202.4 in | 78.7 in | 68.5 in | 117.7 in | – | 5,340 lb | 57/43 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 19 / 15 | -19% | $5,500 | 596 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga.
Recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Aug 23, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V592000 · 3,527 vehicles
- Problem
- Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Bentayga vehicles. The fuel supply module wiring can overheat and melt the flange, resulting in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the flange and fuel supply module wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/19.
Seats · Nov 10, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V816000 · 378 vehicles
- Problem
- Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2017 Bentayga vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. During the assembly process, the affected vehicles may not have had the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints properly tightened.
- Risk
- If the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints were not tightened, they can loosen, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2017. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE16/32.
Not every 2017 Bentley Bentayga is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2017 Bentley Bentayga buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Air Bags — 3 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Engine — 2 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Steering — 2 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 10,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Bentley Bentayga. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Bentayga years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Bentayga | 21 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Bentayga | 21 | 202 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Bentayga | 21 | 209.1 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Bentayga | 16 | 202 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Bentayga | 20 | 202 in | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 Bentayga | 18 | 202 in | Not rated | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Bentayga | 19 | 202 in | Not rated | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 Bentayga | 19 | 202.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 Bentayga | 17 | 202.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Bentayga | 15 | 202.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 1 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Bentley. How we calculate this →