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🧸 Product DE May 8, 2020

Bentley — Bentayga

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The curtain airbags may be welded incorrectly. As a result, they may not properly inflate in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.

Origin
United Kingdom

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2211 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about a problem with some Bentley Bentayga cars. The curtain airbags may not be made correctly.

What's happening? Because of this, the airbags might not open right in a crash. This could hurt people inside.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Bentayga in Germany, this could affect you.

What should I do? Ask your Bentley dealer for a free fix. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Bentley
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The curtain airbags may be welded incorrectly. As a result, they may not properly inflate in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
May 8, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001182

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Bentley — Bentayga. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The curtain airbags may be welded incorrectly. As a result, they may not properly inflate in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. · Origin: United Kingdom
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 8, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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