NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10213118: 2021-2023 Bentley Bentayga

Official manufacturer communication context for 2021-2023 Bentley Bentayga, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10213118 summary graphic for 2021-2023 Bentley Bentayga
10213118NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
1affected product rows
82/100quality 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

Various errors with front lamps - DTC C123BFA - Bulb for parking light short circuit' logged in address D6 and/or D7. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the issues shown below are evident - The side light within the front lamp does not work - The park light function does not work in the main lamp - The signal lamp is also disabled - DTC C123BFA - Bulb for parking light short circuit logged within diagnostic address D6 (light control left) and/or D7 (light control right) Technical background: The DTCs once triggered are unable to be cleared In the event the symptoms are as described, conduct the instructions within the Measure section to completion noting the following: - The update to address D6 Must be done first followed by the update to address D7 - Regardless of the DTC which is evident or the address in which the DTC/DTCs are evident, both SVM codes MUST be applied

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
BentleyBentayga2021-2023Ask 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 10213118?

Various errors with front lamps - DTC C123BFA - Bulb for parking light short circuit' logged in address D6 and/or D7. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the issues shown below are evident - The side light within the front lamp does not work - The park light function does not work in the main lamp - The signal lamp is also disabled - DTC C123BFA - Bulb for parking light short circuit.

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.

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