Recall 26V231 affects 163 2026 Bentley Bentayga SUVs for an incorrect tire placard weight value. Repair is free at any franchised Bentley dealer.
Bentley is recalling 163 2026 Bentayga vehicles because the tire placard label lists the wrong maximum vehicle capacity weight. Incorrect weight information can lead owners to overload the vehicle and raise crash risk, and Bentley dealers will install a corrected label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The tire information placard on the 2026 Bentley Bentayga is the label that tells an owner the correct tire and loading information for that vehicle. It includes the maximum vehicle capacity weight, which is the payload limit the vehicle was certified to carry. Owners, dealers, and inspectors use that label when checking whether the vehicle is loaded within its approved limit.
On affected Bentayga Speed vehicles, the payload value printed on the placard is wrong. During development, Bentley reduced the allowable payload for this variant, but that change did not reach the team that created the tire information placard. As a result, the label used the payload value for another Bentayga variant instead of the correct value for this vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the printed label itself, so the vehicle does not give a sound, light, or driving symptom to tell an owner the placard is wrong.
Who's affected?
VINs became searchable on May 18, 2026.
| 2026 Bentley Bentayga | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 163 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2026 Bentley Bentayga is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect weight information can lead an owner to overload the vehicle without realizing it, which increases crash risk because the vehicle is carrying more than it is rated to handle. Check the tire information placard after the dealer replaces it, and avoid loading beyond the corrected limits. Repair is free at any franchised Bentley dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Bentley Bentayga is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Bentley dealer to schedule the free tire information placard replacement that corrects the vehicle capacity weight label.
- Bring the recall notice if Bentley has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V231 when you call.
- Avoid overloading the vehicle until the corrected placard is installed.
- Call Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923 with questions, and reference recall number 26V231 (Bentley recall RE26/09).
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Bentley technician replaces the tire information placard with a corrected label. That placard lists the maximum vehicle capacity weight, so the repair gives the vehicle the proper tire and loading information required for the Bentayga. The replacement label and labor are free under the recall. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected vehicles are still within the warranty period. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| April 10, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| May 15, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 18, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 18, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V231?
Recall 26V231 covers 163 2026 Bentley Bentayga vehicles with an incorrect maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label. Wrong weight information can lead an owner to overload the vehicle, which increases crash risk. Bentley dealers will replace the tire information placard for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Bentley Bentayga is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Bentayga is included in recall 26V231. If it is, contact a franchised Bentley dealer to schedule the tire information placard replacement. Reference recall number 26V231 or Bentley recall RE26/09 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Bentley dealers will replace the tire information placard free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Bentley dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintended overloading. The incorrect tire placard lists the wrong maximum vehicle capacity weight, so an owner can load the Bentayga beyond its intended limit. Overloading increases crash risk, and the dealer repair replaces the label with the correct information.
When will Bentley notify owners?
Bentley mails owner notification letters on May 18, 2026. The letter explains the tire placard issue, identifies Bentley recall RE26/09, and tells owners how to arrange the free replacement with a franchised Bentley dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V231000 |
|---|---|
| Bentley customer service | 1-800-777-6923 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V231 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V231000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 18, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →