Skip to content
VINDecoder360
Menu

NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–2010

Bentley Azure recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint for the Bentley Azure, covering model years 1995 to 2010. Equipment is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

Decode your Bentley Azure VIN

See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 7 recall campaigns on file
  • 1 owner complaint (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 10 model years with data (1995–2010)
  • top component: Equipment (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 10V411000 (reported Sep 13, 2010)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Bentley Azure complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 1 complaints are for the 2010 model year.

Bentley Azure complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Bentley Azure complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201010000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Bentley Azure components

top 2 · NHTSA categories

Equipment is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (100.0% of all 1), followed by Tires (1).

Components named most often in Bentley Azure complaints (top 2)
Components named most often in Bentley Azure complaints (top 2)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Equipment1100.0%
Tires1100.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Bentley Azure recalls

7 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Azure, newest first. The 7 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2009. The 1996 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

  • 7 recall campaigns
Bentley Azure recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1995: 2 campaigns1996: 4 campaigns1997: 3 campaigns1998: 2 campaigns1999: no campaigns
2000: 1 campaign2001: 1 campaign2002: no campaigns2003: no campaigns2004: no campaigns2005: no campaigns2006: no campaigns2007: 1 campaign2008: 1 campaign2009: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 10V411000

    Reported

    Structure › Body › Hood

    Model years 2007–2009

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Ltd.

  2. NHTSA campaign 01V096000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fuel vapors stored in the vehicle's evaporative emission control system could enter a body cavity behind the rocker panel on the driver's side.

    Consequence:
    If vapor is emitted and collects in the cavity, the resulting air/vapor mixture could be ignited if the central window operating mechanism is activated.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a plated mild steel extension pipe to the leak detection filter of the vehicle which will ensure that any vapor emanating from the evaporative emission control system is vented to the outside of the vehicle. Owner notification began April 16, 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 1-800-777-6923.

    Filed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.

  3. NHTSA campaign 97V182000

    Reported

    Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables

    Model years 1996–1998

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The main battery cable can contact a body panel located in the trunk, resulting in damage to the cable insulation.

    Consequence:
    If the body panel comes in contact with the cable wire, a short circuit, loss of electrical supply, or fire could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reposition the cable and replace any damaged cables.

    Filed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.

  4. NHTSA campaign 97V122000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model years 1995–1998

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts attaching the lower steering column to the intermediate steering coupling can contact the brake hydraulic system pipes located in the engine compartment.

    Consequence:
    This condition can lead to a brake hydraulic fluid leak and reduced braking performance.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the pipes and bolts, and any damaged pipes will be replaced.

    Filed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.

  5. NHTSA campaign 97V050000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 1997

    Two hydraulic system pipes connecting the hydraulic brake pumps to the accumulators can contact each other, resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.

    Consequence:
    Chafing of the pipes can result in a fluid leak and consequent loss of braking performance.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the two pipes.

    Filed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.

  6. NHTSA campaign 95V230000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid

    Model year 1996

    An incompatibility can exist between the mineral oil supplied by castrol and the hydraulic brake system of these vehicles.

    Consequence:
    The brake pedal feel can vary, especially following a prolonged period of inactivity and higher pedal pressure may be required. This condition can cause a loss of braking capability and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will drain the hydraulic system and refill the system with new mineral oil. The affected spare bottles will also be replaced.

    Filed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.

  7. NHTSA campaign 95V159000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model years 1995–1996

    An incorrectly positioned wire within the electrically operated gearbox actuator can chafe against the cover causing the transmission selector fuse to blow.

    Consequence:
    If the fuse blows, the driver cannot change gears or place the vehicle in park. This condition can disable the vehicle transmission, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reposition the affected wire to prevent contact with the gearbox actuator cover.

    Filed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Bentley Azure questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Bentley Azure have?

NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recall campaigns for the Bentley Azure, covering model years 1995 to 2010. The most recent, 10V411000, was reported on September 13, 2010 and is filed under “Structure”. The 1996 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

What is the most common Bentley Azure complaint?

Equipment is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 100.0% of all 1. Tires (1) follows. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Bentley Azure?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Bentley dealer.

How many Bentley Azure complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1 complaint, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Bentley models

8 models · most complaints first

The Bentley models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Bentley VIN decoder with every Bentley model page, WMI code and VIN note.

All Bentley models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.