Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V816000 Reported November 10, 2016

Seat mechanism and panel joints may loosen

Q: What is recall 16V816000?

NHTSA recall 16V816000 was issued by Bentley Motors, Inc. on November 10, 2016. It addresses: Seat mechanism and panel joints may loosen. The recall affects approximately 378 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Bentley Motors, Inc. · N/A · 378 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V816000

Manufacturer Campaign

RE16/32

Manufacturer

Bentley Motors, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

378

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 10, 2016

Completion Rate

94.71

Defect Summary

Bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling certain model year 2017 bentayga vehicles manufactured march 1, 2016, to september 30, 2016. during the assembly process, the affected vehicles may not have had the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints properly tightened.

Safety Consequence

If the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints were not tightened, they can loosen, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints, as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in january 2017. owners may contact bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. bentley's number for this recall is re16/32.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Bentley Motors, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V816000 or campaign RE16/32.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V816000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V816000?

NHTSA recall 16V816000 was issued by Bentley Motors, Inc. on November 10, 2016. It addresses: Seat mechanism and panel joints may loosen. The recall affects approximately 378 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bentley Motors, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V816000 or the manufacturer campaign number RE16/32. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.