Head-to-head reliability
Bentley Mulsanne vs Toyota Camry
How the Bentley Mulsanne and Toyota Camry compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Bentley Mulsanne vs Toyota Camry: The Mulsanne has 0 complaints and 8 recalls over 10 years, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints and 31 recalls, including 171 crash-related reports. The Camry's owner reports describe stuck ignition keys, hesitation, shuddering, and brake noise. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Bentley Mulsanne or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Bentley Mulsanne
The Bentley Mulsanne is a low-volume luxury sedan with no owner complaints filed with NHTSA over the past decade, so there is no reported pattern of recurring failures from drivers. Its eight recalls are mostly for rear seat belts and one backup camera issue, which suggests the main documented safety concerns are restraint and visibility related. For a buyer, that means fewer reported day-to-day problems, but also very little public data to rely on when judging long-term reliability. Any used Mulsanne should be judged on its individual service history and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a high-volume sedan with about 206 complaints per year, so there is a large, well-documented record of owner-reported issues. The most common complaint areas are the power train, engine, brakes, and electrical system, with symptoms like a stuck ignition key, hesitation and shuddering, and brake noises. Recalls cover wheels, seats, and air bag occupant sensors. For a buyer, this means many problems are known and discussed, but also that a used Camry may need careful checking of those systems.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Bentley Mulsanne | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 8 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 205.6 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 158 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 1 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Bentley Mulsanne
No component data available.
One recall covers the backup camera system. Owners have not filed complaints about it, but a buyer should confirm the camera works and that any recall repair was completed, since a failed camera can affect rear visibility.
Four recalls involve rear seat belts. There are no owner complaints on file, but this is a repeated safety-related recall area, so buyers should verify that all rear seat belts latch, retract, and show no signs of damage.
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report the ignition key becoming stuck and unable to be removed even when the dashboard shows Park, sometimes requiring a battery disconnect. Others report hesitation and shuddering while driving with the check engine light on. These can leave a driver unable to secure or move the car normally.
Complaints describe delayed throttle response when pressing the accelerator, with the car taking several seconds to move. Another report notes hesitation and shuddering at various speeds with the check engine light illuminated. This matters because it can affect merging, pulling out, and everyday drivability.
Owners report the electronic parking brake failing to disengage, requiring a tow, and a clicking or vibrating sound from the brake pedal area that the manufacturer attributes to the ABS system. These issues can prevent the car from moving or cause concern about brake performance.
One complaint describes multiple systems malfunctioning at once, including stability control, power steering, blind spot monitoring, and lane keeping assistance. This suggests that electrical faults can affect several safety and driver-assistance features simultaneously.
“My 2023 Toyota Camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park. The only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a…”
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating and shuddering, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Bentley Mulsanne — 8 recalls
The defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles. In the event of a crash, the rear seat belt anchor may detach from the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages…
The risk: In the event of a crash, if the rear seat belt buckle detaches, the seat occupant would have an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will improve the strength of the rear seat belt mounting by adding an additional reinforcement panel to the body structure, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Bentley…
The defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles. In the event of a crash, the rear seat belt anchor may detach from the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages…
The risk: In the event of a crash, if the rear seat belt buckle detaches, the seat occupant would have an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will improve the strength of the rear seat belt mounting by adding an additional reinforcement panel to the body structure, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Bentley…
The defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles. In the event of a crash, the rear seat belt anchor may detach from the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages…
The risk: In the event of a crash, if the rear seat belt buckle detaches, the seat occupant would have an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will improve the strength of the rear seat belt mounting by adding an additional reinforcement panel to the body structure, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Bentley…
The defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018 Bentley Mulsanne and 2018 Bentayga vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rearview camera display may be obstructed or may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fe…
The risk: If the full camera view is obstructed or delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software in the infotainment system, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2018. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this rec…
Toyota Camry — 31 recalls
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
The risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir…
The risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
Buyer analysis
Bentley Mulsanne or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Bentley Mulsanne has 0 complaints per year on average, while the Toyota Camry has about 206 per year, so the Mulsanne has far fewer reported issues per year in this data. In practice, that means a used Mulsanne buyer sees almost no public complaint pattern, while a used Camry buyer can expect a large number of owner reports covering power train, engine, brake, and electrical problems. However, the Camry's higher volume means more cars on the road and more chances for complaints, so the difference is not a direct measure of per-car reliability.
Key differences
- The Mulsanne has no owner complaints on file, while the Camry has thousands, so the Camry's problems are far better documented.
- The Mulsanne's recalls center on rear seat belts and a backup camera, while the Camry's recalls include wheels, seats, and air bag occupant sensors.
- Camry owners report real drivability symptoms like a stuck ignition key, hesitation, shuddering, and brake noise, while the Mulsanne has no reported symptom pattern.
- The Camry's complaint counts include 171 crash-related reports, 158 injuries, and 1 death, while the Mulsanne has 0 in each of those categories.
- Check that the backup camera display works and that the recall for the camera system has been performed.
- Inspect all rear seat belts for proper latching, retraction, and any signs of damage, since four recalls cover rear seat belts.
- Test the ignition key removal in Park and watch for any sticking or need to disconnect the battery.
- Listen for clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal area and confirm the electronic parking brake engages and disengages properly.
Before you buy
- Ask for the full recall history and proof that all open recalls were repaired on the specific vehicle.
- Take a long test drive that includes stops, starts, parking, and reversing to check for hesitation, shuddering, brake noises, and camera function.
- Have a trusted mechanic inspect the power train, engine, brakes, and electrical systems, especially on the Camry.
- For the Mulsanne, verify rear seat belt operation and backup camera function, and check for any signs of prior collision repair.
- Review the NHTSA complaint and recall records for the exact model year you are considering, since patterns can vary by year.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Bentley Mulsanne | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 274 |
| 2019 | 0 | 395 |
| 2018 | 0 | 744 |
| 2017 | 0 | 148 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Bentley Mulsanne or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Bentley Mulsanne vs Toyota Camry
- Bentley Mulsanne total complaints
- 0
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Bentley Mulsanne total recalls
- 8
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Bentley Mulsanne avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Bentley Mulsanne
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN