NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10211051: 2017-2020 Bentley Bentayga

Official manufacturer communication context for 2017-2020 Bentley Bentayga, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10211051 summary graphic for 2017-2020 Bentley Bentayga
10211051NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
4affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

W12 TSI - Engine MIL light illuminated with numerous DTC's within 0001 including - P032700 and/or P033200. Customer statement: - MIL light displayed - Engine not refined when running Workshop findings The two most common DTCs are as follows: - P032700 - Knock sensor 2 Circuit Low input - address 01 (Engine control module 1) - P033200 - Knock sensor 1 Circuit Low input - address 01 (Engine control module 1) Technical background: In the event the symptoms and/or DTCs are evident the operative should refer to the instructions within the Measure section.

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

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
BentleyBentayga2017-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
BentleyContinental Gt2018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
BentleyContinental Gtc2018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
BentleyFlying Spur2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10211051?

W12 TSI - Engine MIL light illuminated with numerous DTC's within 0001 including - P032700 and/or P033200. Customer statement: - MIL light displayed - Engine not refined when running Workshop findings The two most common DTCs are as follows: - P032700 - Knock sensor 2 Circuit Low input - address 01 (Engine control module 1) - P033200 - Knock sensor 1 Circuit Low input - address 01 (Engine control module 1).

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

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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