2026 Bentley Bentayga Recall for Incorrect Tire Placard Label
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Bentley Motors is recalling 163 units of its 2026 Bentayga vehicles due to an incorrect maximum vehicle capacity weight on the tire placard, which fails to comply with federal safety standards and may increase crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 17, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Bentley Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Bentayga vehicles because the maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2026 Bentley Bentayga vehicles, with a total of 163 units involved. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V231000, and Bentley's recall number is RE26/09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for these vehicles will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting May 18, 2026. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or regional details were provided.
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the tire information placard free of charge. Owners should expect notification letters to be mailed on May 18, 2026, and can contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923 for more information.
Why This Matters
The incorrect weight information may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash in 1-2 sentences.
Source
This recall information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website and search for Campaign Number 26V231000.
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