Bentley 2018 Bentayga: Back Over Prevention Risk
Bentley recalls 2018 Bentayga models with potential rearview camera obstruction causing crash risk. Owners must reprogram infotainment software free of charge by October 19, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the full camera view is obstructed or delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Bentley is recalling certain 2018 Bentayga vehicles because the rearview camera display may become obstructed or delayed when reversing, increasing crash risk. This affects safety compliance with federal vehicle standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224591-bentley-2018-bentayga-back-over-prevention-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224591-bentley-2018-bentayga-back-over-prevention-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V632000
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“Bentley 2018 Bentayga: Back Over Prevention Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224591-bentley-2018-bentayga-back-over-prevention-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V632000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V632000).
Why it’s dangerous
When reversing, the rearview camera display might be blocked or take longer than two seconds to fully show. This means drivers might not see obstacles behind them before backing up, potentially causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Bentley Bentayga vehicles are affected. Drivers who reverse without checking surroundings may face increased crash risk due to camera issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Bentley Bentayga models. The recall started October 19, 2018, and applies to vehicles that fail to meet federal rearview mirror safety standards.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Bentley Customer Service
Call 1-800-777-6923 to schedule a free software reprogramming for your vehicle.
Reprogram Infotainment System
Bentley will reprogram the infotainment software at no cost to fix the camera display issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software in the infotainment system, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2018. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 18/11.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 35 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V632000 (September 14, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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