Recall 21V975 covers 3,777 2021-2022 Bentley Bentayga, Continental GT, and Flying Spur vehicles with incorrect air bag instructions. Free repair at any franchised Bentley dealer.
Bentley is recalling 3,777 2021-2022 Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga vehicles because the owner's manual gives wrong information about the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol. That instruction can affect how occupants sit near the air bags and increase injury risk in a crash; Bentley dealers will correct the owner information free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Vehicle Owner Handbook in the 2021-2022 Bentley Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga explains the passenger airbag status symbols. That handbook is supposed to tell an owner what the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol means, so the driver understands whether the front passenger airbag is available during a crash.
On affected vehicles, the wording says the airbag will not fire when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is lit. That is the opposite of the corrected explanation. The symbol means the passenger airbag is active and able to deploy in an impact, while the recalled handbook text tells the owner the wrong status.
This is a handbook defect, not a reported hardware defect in the airbag itself. An owner is not expected to feel, hear, or see a mechanical change before the problem matters. There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the incorrect instruction an owner reads when checking the airbag status symbol.
Who's affected?
The scope is split across the owner handbook and front air bag information for Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga vehicles.
| 2021 Bentley Continental GT | vehicle equipment |
|---|---|
| 2021 Bentley Continental GT | front air bag |
| 2021 Bentley Flying Spur | vehicle equipment |
| 2021 Bentley Flying Spur | front air bag |
| 2021 Bentley Bentayga | vehicle equipment |
| 2021 Bentley Bentayga | front air bag |
| 2022 Bentley Flying Spur | vehicle equipment |
| 2022 Bentley Flying Spur | front air bag |
| 2022 Bentley Bentayga | vehicle equipment |
| 2022 Bentley Bentayga | front air bag |
| 2022 Bentley Continental GT | vehicle equipment |
| 2022 Bentley Continental GT | front air bag |
| Units affected | 3,777 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect air bag label information can lead occupants to sit or place themselves incorrectly in relation to the air bags, which increases injury risk in a crash. Keep seating positions and child-seat placement consistent with the corrected label once installed. Repair is free at any franchised Bentley dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2022 Bentley Continental GT, Flying Spur, or Bentayga is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Bentley dealer to schedule the free corrected owner's-manual air bag label service, which fixes the incorrect passenger-airbag information.
- Bring the recall notice if Bentley mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V975 when you call.
- Call Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923 with questions, and reference Bentley recall RE21/43 (RC26).
- Follow the corrected air bag instructions after the label is installed, especially the passenger air bag indicator information.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Bentley technician applies the corrected owner's manual label at no charge. Bentley also mails the label to owners who prefer to apply it themselves. The label corrects the air bag system language in the manual, so the Passenger Airbag On symbol is described correctly. Because the affected vehicles are still within the warranty period, Bentley is not offering a separate reimbursement program under this recall. Prior costs tied to this label correction belong under existing warranty coverage.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| December 15, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 23, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| December 23, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 10, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 11, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 11, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V975?
Recall 21V975 covers 3,777 2021-2022 Bentley Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga vehicles with incorrect owner's manual wording about the passenger airbag symbol. NHTSA campaign 21V975 says the incorrect information can change how occupants position themselves near the airbags, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What should I do if my 2021-2022 Bentley Continental GT, Flying Spur, or Bentayga is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V975. If it is, use the new label Bentley provides, have a franchised Bentley dealer apply it for free, or call Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923 for help.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be provided at no cost. Bentley provides the corrected label for free, and a franchised Bentley dealer will apply the label free of charge if you do not want to apply it yourself.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is incorrect passenger-airbag information in the owner's manual. NHTSA campaign 21V975 says that wrong information can affect how occupants sit in relation to the airbags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What if I bought this Bentley used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Bentley is included, then reference recall 21V975 when you contact a franchised Bentley dealer or Bentley customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V975000 |
|---|---|
| Bentley customer service | 1-800-777-6923 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V975 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V975000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →