Recall 19V033 affects 1,059 2012-2018 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles because the rear seat belt anchor can detach. Repair is free at any franchised Bentley dealer.
Bentley is recalling 1,059 2012-2018 Mulsanne vehicles because, in a crash, the rear seat belt anchor can detach from the vehicle. If the rear seat belt buckle detaches, the occupant faces an increased risk of injury; the Bentley dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear seat belt anchor on a 2012-2018 Bentley Mulsanne is the fixed mounting point that holds the rear belt to the body structure. In normal use, the belt latches across the passenger and the anchor keeps the belt loaded against the vehicle structure during a hard stop or crash. That mounting point has to stay attached while the belt restrains the passenger.
On affected Mulsanne vehicles, the rear seat belt anchor does not meet the required anchorage standard. In a crash, the anchor can detach from the vehicle instead of holding the belt in place. If that happens, the rear seat belt loses its ability to restrain the passenger as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can latch and feel normal before the anchor is placed under crash forces.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2012-2018 Mulsanne model years, all tied to the same rear seat belt component.
| 2014 Bentley Mulsanne | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2015 Bentley Mulsanne | seat belt |
| 2016 Bentley Mulsanne | seat belt |
| 2017 Bentley Mulsanne | seat belt |
| 2018 Bentley Mulsanne | seat belt |
| 2012 Bentley Mulsanne | seat belt |
| 2013 Bentley Mulsanne | seat belt |
| Units affected | 1,059 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, a rear seat belt buckle that detaches increases the rear seat occupant's risk of injury. There is no warning sign listed before this failure, so schedule the recall repair soon and limit rear-seat use until it is fixed. Repair will be free at any franchised Bentley dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2018 Bentley Mulsanne is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Bentley dealer to confirm whether the free rear-seat-belt reinforcement repair is open for your VIN.
- Ask the dealer to add the reinforcement panel that strengthens the rear seat belt mounting so the buckle stays anchored in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 19V033 when you call.
- Avoid using the rear seating positions until Bentley confirms the reinforcement repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Bentley technician strengthens the rear seat belt mounting area by adding an additional reinforcement panel to the body structure. This helps the seat belt anchor stay attached in a crash. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered by the recall. Before booking, ask the Bentley dealer to confirm the repair is open for your VIN.
Timeline
| January 15, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 7, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V033?
Recall 19V033 covers 1,059 2012-2018 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles with a rear seat belt anchor that can detach in a crash. Bentley dealers reinforce the rear seat belt mounting by adding a reinforcement panel to the body structure for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2018 Bentley Mulsanne is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Mulsanne is included in recall 19V033. If it is, contact a franchised Bentley dealer to schedule the rear seat belt mounting reinforcement. Reference recall number 19V033 and Bentley recall number RE 19/01 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Bentley dealers add the rear seat belt reinforcement panel free of charge. You can also contact Bentley Customer Service at 1-800-777-6923 with recall number RE 19/01.
What is the safety risk in recall 19V033?
The safety risk is higher injury risk for a rear seat occupant in a crash. If the rear seat belt buckle detaches from the vehicle, the belt anchorage does not hold as required by the seat belt anchorage standard.
What if I bought my Bentley Mulsanne used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Mulsanne is included, then call a franchised Bentley dealer and reference recall 19V033.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V033000 |
|---|---|
| Bentley customer service | 1-800-777-6923 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V033 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V033000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →