NHTSA Service Bulletin 10180828: 2021 Bentley Bentayga
Official manufacturer communication context for 2021 Bentley Bentayga, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Bentayga - Boot open/close function inoperative. Boot operational issues For example: The boot does not open/close as expected Technical background: NOTE: The operative MUST submit the following information to a new DISS or existing DISS query relating to boot operational issues: Completed check list Images of the vehicle condition - In particular the boot area (Ensure license plate and VIN details are not visible) Video of the failure NOTE: Please capture (when possible) the rear of the vehicle for at least one open/close operation before zooming in or moving closer to the issue, the video MUST be recorded in a quiet environment Battery health as Rep.Gr 27 - Print out of the results and attach to the DISS query NOTE: Please ensure any other findings or issues relating to the boot are clearly described within the DISS query Do No
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10180828?
Bentayga - Boot open/close function inoperative. Boot operational issues For example: The boot does not open/close as expected Technical background: NOTE: The operative MUST submit the following information to a new DISS or existing DISS query relating to boot operational issues: Completed check list Images of the vehicle condition - In particular the boot area (Ensure license plate and VIN details are not visible).
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
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