15:53 05-12-2025

2023 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid recall: battery overheating during charging

Bentley has launched a recall affecting 130 examples of the 2023 Bentayga Hybrid. The concern is a potential risk of the high‑voltage battery overheating during charging, which could, at least theoretically, result in a fire.

For owners, the remedy follows a familiar playbook and should not involve any out‑of‑pocket costs. Bentley dealers will install updated software that governs battery operation, reporters at 32CARS.RU learned. If diagnostics confirm it is necessary, the high‑voltage battery will be replaced free of charge. It is a measured approach that starts with a lighter‑touch software solution—tweaking thermal management and charging‑current algorithms—while reserving the pricier hardware swap for cases where it is genuinely warranted.

Timelines for customer communication have also been set. Notifications to owners of affected vehicles are scheduled for December 23, 2025. In practice, that means Bentayga Hybrid owners should plan for a possible dealer visit in the coming weeks, especially if the vehicle is regularly charged from an external source.