The Bentley Arnage has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1999–2009. On average a defect was admitted 1.79 years after the car was built, the slowest took 5 years. The most recalled system is Fuel System, Gasoline (3 campaigns). Owners also filed 1 complaints on this model — see what breaks.
What was recalled on the Bentley Arnage
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Fuel System, Gasoline 3 Read
What's wrong. Certain bentley aftermarket fuel pump noise reduction kits, p/nos pf59918pa and pf59918pb, suitable for use on 2000-2002 my bentley arnage red label vehicles and 2001 my bentley arnage le mans and lwb vehicles. The fuel pump outlet hose can fracture under certain driving conditions, resulting in a fuel leak
Risk. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire
Fix. Bentley will notify the customers of the affected vehicles and will instruct them to take their vehicle to an authorized bentley dealer for free repair. The recall began february 28, 2005. Owners may contact bentley customer service at 800-777-6923
What's wrong. Certain bentley aftermarket fuel pump noise reduction kits, p/nos pf59918pa and pf59918pb, suitable for use on 2000-2002 my bentley arnage red label vehicles and 2001 my bentley arnage le mans and lwb vehicles. The fuel pump outlet hose can fracture under certain driving conditions, resulting in a fuel leak
Risk. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire
Fix. Bentley will notify the customers of the affected vehicles and will instruct them to take their vehicle to an authorized bentley dealer for free repair. The recall began february 28, 2005. Owners may contact bentley customer service at 800-777-6923
What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Improperly manufactured fuel feed and return hoses were installed in some of these vehicles. The position of the crimp securing the rubber hose material to the steel quick release connection may have been improper. If the crimp is not properly position, fuel leakage could occur in the engine compartment
Risk. If an ignition source is present, this fuel leakage could result in a fire
Fix. Dealers will replace all feed and return hoses. Owner notification began february 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rolls-royce at 1-248-340-6464
Structure 1 Read
What's wrong. Bentley is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 arnager, arnaget, arnage rl, brooklands, and azure vehicles. There is a potential for the "b" hood ornament's retracting mechanism to become corroded. This may lead to the "b" hood ornament not retracting as intended when a vehicle is involved in a crash
Risk. If the hood ornament does not retract, it could increase the risk of injury to a pedestrian in the event of a crash between the vehicle and the pedestrian
Fix. Dealers will replace the retractable "b" mechanism free of charge. The safety recall began on september 27, 2010. Owners may contact bentley at 1-617-488-8500
What's wrong. Bentley is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 arnager, arnaget, arnage rl, brooklands, and azure vehicles. There is a potential for the "b" hood ornament's retracting mechanism to become corroded. This may lead to the "b" hood ornament not retracting as intended when a vehicle is involved in a crash
Risk. If the hood ornament does not retract, it could increase the risk of injury to a pedestrian in the event of a crash between the vehicle and the pedestrian
Fix. Dealers will replace the retractable "b" mechanism free of charge. The safety recall began on september 27, 2010. Owners may contact bentley at 1-617-488-8500
What's wrong. Bentley is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 arnager, arnaget, arnage rl, brooklands, and azure vehicles. There is a potential for the "b" hood ornament's retracting mechanism to become corroded. This may lead to the "b" hood ornament not retracting as intended when a vehicle is involved in a crash
Risk. If the hood ornament does not retract, it could increase the risk of injury to a pedestrian in the event of a crash between the vehicle and the pedestrian
Fix. Dealers will replace the retractable "b" mechanism free of charge. The safety recall began on september 27, 2010. Owners may contact bentley at 1-617-488-8500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 Read
What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles and limousines, the low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap or retain air
Risk. This air could enter the master cylinder causing excessive pedal travel and partial failure of the primary circuit, increasing the risk of a crash
Fix. Dealers will replace both hoses and brake fluid reservoir. Owner notification began july 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rolls-royce at 1-800-777-6923
What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles and limousines, the low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap or retain air
Risk. This air could enter the master cylinder causing excessive pedal travel and partial failure of the primary circuit, increasing the risk of a crash
Fix. Dealers will replace both hoses and brake fluid reservoir. Owner notification began july 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rolls-royce at 1-800-777-6923
What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles and limousines, the low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap or retain air
Risk. This air could enter the master cylinder causing excessive pedal travel and partial failure of the primary circuit, increasing the risk of a crash
Fix. Dealers will replace both hoses and brake fluid reservoir. Owner notification began july 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rolls-royce at 1-800-777-6923
Seats 1 Read
What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The thermostat regulating the temperature of the heated seats was incorrectly positioned during assembly. This incorrect positioning creates the potential that the surface of the heated seat can reach an unacceptably high temperature
Risk. In extreme cases, this could cause damage to any object in contact with the seat cushion
Fix. Dealers will install an additional temperature control with each seat equipped with heating elements
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 1.79 years |
| Slowest campaign | 5 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 7.1% |
| Campaigns on record | 6 |
Which Arnage years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Structure | |
| 2008 | Structure | |
| 2007 | Structure | |
| 2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
Check your own car
Each of these 6 campaigns covers a range of production, not every Bentley Arnage ever built — two cars of the same year can differ by a single week at the plant. Whether yours is among them, and whether the free repair was already carried out, is answered only by the number on its windscreen: check this Arnage by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
A campaign on one model says little about the brand as a whole — see how the Bentley Arnage compares in the full recall check by make and model →
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Bentley Arnage have?
6 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1999–2009. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my Arnage still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 1.79 years, and the slowest campaign came 5 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.
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