Bentley Motors Bentayga Hybrid recall: Bentley Bentayga Hybrid – Software Update For HV Battery Management Controller (RE25/46 RD74)
- What's wrong
- For certain vehicles a defect may be present in the cell modules of the 48Ah High Voltage Battery which could result in overheating during charging. Overheating of the battery cell modules during charging (or shortly afterwards) may lead to a thermal event.
- What to do
- Contact a Bentley Motors dealer to book the free repair. Installation of new software into the Battery Management controller (BMC) to detect potential issues with the performance of the battery modules.
What’s wrong
For certain vehicles a defect may be present in the cell modules of the 48Ah High Voltage Battery which could result in overheating during charging. Overheating of the battery cell modules during charging (or shortly afterwards) may lead to a thermal event.
The fix
Installation of new software into the Battery Management controller (BMC) to detect potential issues with the performance of the battery modules.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga Hybrid | 13 Mar 2023 | 15 Dec 2023 | 104 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 13 January 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.