2021 Bentley Continental GT

Recalls

3 recalls name the 2021 Bentley Continental GT. Newest first.

• Seat belts › Front › Retractor

  Mar 23, 2022NHTSA 22V17700025 vehicles

  Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Continental GT Convertible, Continental GT, and 2021-2022 Flying Spur vehicles. The front seat belt assemblies may have been incorrectly installed, resulting in the front passenger seat missing the automatic locking retractor (ALR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE22/08 (RC34).

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• Air bags › Frontal

  Dec 15, 2021NHTSA 21V9750003,777 vehicles

  Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  Remedy

  Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/43 (RC26).

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• Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust

  Jul 21, 2021NHTSA 21V5500003,647 vehicles

  Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Continental GT/GT Convertible vehicles. During some automated front seat movements, the front seat may trap a rear passenger's legs.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy

  Dealers will update the software for the front seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/26 (RC08).

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Seats2
2. Steering1

Latest complaints

• Dec 13, 2025SC
  Steering
  On December 2, 2025 I was driving on interstate 26, and warning lights came on, at the same time steering locked up and was I unable to steer. I did manage to slowly leave right lane, about 200 yards, and enter shoulder. I turned off and restarted many times and finally the steering unlocked.…

  On December 2, 2025 I was driving on interstate 26, and warning lights came on, at the same time steering locked up and was I unable to steer. I did manage to slowly leave right lane, about 200 yards, and enter shoulder. I turned off and restarted many times and finally the steering unlocked. In Sept. car was brought to dealer. They could not find anything wrong. Since the incident, other warning lights keep coming on but steering not affected.

• Feb 19, 2022FL
  Seats
  The front seats in this vehicle, when moved to allow back seat access, do not return to the original position. They move totally backward, trapping the person sitting in the back. My friend had to remove her shoes and actually pull her legs out using her hands and arms. Had there been an…

  The front seats in this vehicle, when moved to allow back seat access, do not return to the original position. They move totally backward, trapping the person sitting in the back. My friend had to remove her shoes and actually pull her legs out using her hands and arms. Had there been an accident or a fire, this person would be killed before she could escape. I know it has been recalled and I took it to the dealer for the service. Dimmit automotive Service Department had the car for 24 hours and the seat is not fixed. This is a dangerous recall. How can I get Dimmit Automotive in Pinellas Park, Florida, to actually do this repair? Please, I have grandchildren who love to ride in the back. Help before someone is in danger.

• Feb 3, 2022FL5,000 mi
  Seats

  The contact owns a 2021 Bentley Continental GT. The contact stated that an occupant was trapped in the rear seat of the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V550000 (Seats) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11011665Front carpets / Mats wet - Musty smell in the cabin - Suspected leak from the water and condensate drains. Customer statement / workshop findings: Water ingress into the left and/or right hand foot well Front carpets and/or foot mats are wet Musty smell in the cabin
• 11011587Rear Shock absorber leaking (Left and / or Right)
• 11011586Gear selection not possible after replacing the transmission or hydraulic control unit.
• 11011575Customer statement / workshop findings: Oil leak evident from the rear shock absorber (Left and / or Right)
• 11010202Water ingress into the front cabin footwell/bulkhead - Glass misting on the inside - Front carpets/mats wet.
• 11010194Continental GT / C and Flying Spur - Rattle / Creak from the dashboard demister panel.
• 11010183Front windscreen - Water ingress - Left or right hand side Or water ingress from the top of the front windscreen.
• 11010179Bentley Rotational Display (BRD) clashing with the switch pack during rotation. Customer statement / workshop findings: Bentley Rotational Display (BRD) clashing with the MMI switch pack during rotation.
• 11009763New Continental GT and GTC - Window drop glass operation. Customer statement / workshop findings: Incorrect operation / function of the front and / or rear window drop glass Front and / or rear drop glass fails to open / close or attempts to close and re-opens once contact has been made between the glass and applicable seal DTC for window regulator motor no basic setting B148754 evident within any of the 4 window control modules (diagnostic address 42, 52, BB and BC) for loss of basic settings
• 11009738Water evident on the A-Post pillar seam - Water dripping behind the door seal - Sunroof specified vehicles only.
• 11009736Rear window glass - Water ingress - Left Or right hand side or water ingress from the top of the rear window glass.
• 11009715Keyless entry system (KESSY) function was found to be disabled when the vehicle was parked for a short duration of time. Customer statement / workshop findings: Keyless entry system (KESSY) function is disabled when the vehicle is parked for a short duration of time Technical background: The reported symptom is due to the Battery management shut off stages being too early due to the battery size being incorrectly entered on replacement
• 11009614Engine overheating - Warning in the DIP (V8 Kovomo) Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following symptoms are evident Engine overheat warning in the DIP (Engine overheating) Unusual cooling fan operation at high temperatures P19F700: Low engine coolant temperature indicator lamp coolant too warm Signs of coolant in the vacuum hoses for switch valve N649
• 11009609Continental GT / C and New Flying Spur - Outer dashboard speaker grille lifted / Incorrect flushness. Customer statement / workshop findings: Outer demister panel (speaker grille) lifted / Incorrect flushness.
• 11009579Measured values - Cycle recording instructions. Technical background The instructions within the Measure section of this TPI have been generated to guide operatives through the process for recording Measured values in cycles by using self diagnosis, the Instructions also detail how to locate corresponding files which are required for analysis.
• 11008720Rear Shock absorber leaking (Left or Right. Customer statement / workshop findings: Oil leak evident from the rear shock absorber/s (Left and/or Right
• 11008719Fuel gauge operational issues - DTC's B103E1B and/or B10581B evident within address 0046. Customer statement: Fuel gauge does not change during a long journey or after refuelling the vehicle and does not show full after filling the fuel tank.
• 11008718Engine light in the DIP - Various oxygen sensor / Fuel ratio DTCs logged within the Engine Control Module(s). Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine light in the DIP - Various oxygen sensor / Fuel ratio DTCs logged within the Engine Control Module(s).
• 11008716Engine light in the DIP - Various Camshaft adjuster DTCs logged within the Engine Control Module(s). Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine light in the DIP - Various Camshaft adjuster DTCs logged within the Engine Control Module(s).
• 11008405Engine cooling system over cooling - One or a combination of DTC's may be evident P218100 - P1BB400. Customer statement / workshop findings: DTC P218100 - Cooling System Performance and / or DTC P1BB400 Cylinder head temperature too low is stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM). Emission Control Lamp illuminated on the Driver Instrument Panel.
• 11008400Engine coolant overheat warning in the DIP - One or a combination of DTC's may be evident P017B00 - P017C00 - P017E00. Customer statement: Engine coolant overheat warning within the DIP
• 11008369Issues with mobile phone wireless charging - Wireless charging does not work. The customer complains that the mobile device sometimes cannot be charged wirelessly.
• 11008231Front and/or rear internal door trim panel - Poor retention between the trim panel and door. Customer statement / workshop findings: Front and/or rear internal door trim panel - Poor retention between the door trim panel trim clips and door panel tucker studs.
• 11008230Engine intermittently fails to start/DIP pop up 'Engine start system: fault'. Customer statement Customer unable to intermittently start the engine with the start button Or Engine starts but customer gets a pop up error within the Drivers Information Panel (DIP).
• 11008224Driver / Passenger door(s) creak on close - All models (front and / or rear).
• 11007606Headlamp switch not working / not illuminated - Numerous DTC's within 0009-Central Electrics (BCM1).
• 11007603Issues with wireless charging/wireless charging does not work. Customer statement / workshop findings: The customer complains that the mobile device sometimes cannot be charged wirelessly. One of the following three situations is described: The phone gets very hot while charging and charging is cancelled. The phone is not charged and the following message is shown on the MMI: The device cannot be charged as there is another object in the charging cradle. The phone does not start charging after it has been placed in the charging cradle. The phone or individual processes are switched off to protect the phone as a result of heat generation. The mobile device supports wireless charging or the customer uses a charging cover that enables wireless charging
• 11007595Boot release switch (Door) warranty guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: Boot release switch (Door) is loose or the switch has dropped into the front door aperture
• 11007587Engine Cooling System over cooling - DTC P218100 - V8 Kovomo. Technical background It is possible for the engine coolant Thermostat to corrode over time, this corrosion is due to an adverse reaction of the Thermostat material with the engine coolant. The corrosion and subsequent build-up of debris prevents the correct operation of the thermostat when closing, resulting in over cooling. The ECM triggers a DTC when the target engine temperature is outside of the specified parameter.
• 11003660DTC P0B2500 logged within address 0021 (Battery Energy Control Module 2) - Dynamic ride system warning visible. Customer statement: Bentley dynamic ride system fault is displayed within the Drivers Instrument Panel (DIP) Workshop findings: DTC P0B2500 - Hybrid/EV Battery "A" Voltage low is stored within address 21- Battery Energy Control Module 2 Technical background: Possible internal fault with the super capacitor
• 11003659New Continental GT / C and New Flying Spur - Outer dashboard speaker grille lifted / Incorrect flushness. Customer statement / workshop findings: Outer demister panel (speaker grille) lifted / Incorrect flushness.
• 11003658Rattle from the MMI switchpack. Customer statement / workshop findings: Rattle from the MMI switchpack at the locations shown in Figure 1. Technical background: The noise may be from the left and / or right hand metallic clip(s) as shown in Figure 2
• 11003601DTC B2000F2: Faulty control module (Symptom code 4102) and/or night vision warning light evident within the (DIP). Customer statement: Night vision warning lamp (Figure 1) is evident with the Drivers Information Panel (DIP). Workshop findings: DTC - B2000F2: Faulty control module (Symptom code 4102) evident within address 0084 - Night vision control module.
• 11003191DTC P0B2500 logged within address 0021 (Battery Energy Control Module 2) - Dynamic ride system warning visible. Customer statement / workshop findings Customer statement: Bentley dynamic ride system fault is displayed within the Drivers Instrument Panel (DIP) Workshop findings: DTC P0B2500 - Hybrid/EV Battery "A" Voltage low is stored within address 21- Battery Energy Control Module 2 Technical background: Possible internal fault with the super capacitor
• 11003185DTC P1B8100 stored within 006B Aerodynamic control unit - No test plan in ODIS to assist with diagnosis. Customer statement / workshop findings: DTC P1B8100 sored within 006B - Aerodynamic control unit - No test plan in ODIS to assist with diagnosis Technical background: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) logged in the Aerodynamics Control Unit (Address 6B) - The DTC is P1B8100: tbd has no test plan associated to aid technician with fault
• 11002832Front seat adjustment switch broken / damaged - Warranty exclusion for damaged / broken parts. Customer statement / workshop findings: Front seat adjustment switch is broken / damaged.
• 11002742New Continental GT / C and New Flying Spur - Rattle / Creak from the dashboard demister panel. Customer statement / workshop findings Rattle / Creaking noise from the dashboard demister panel.
• 11002719Headlamp switch not working / not illuminated - Numerous DTC's within 0009-Central Electrics (BCM1). Customer statement: Headlamp switch not working / not illuminated when the ignition is switched on (following an ignition switch off) And/or Yellow warning light/message within DIP (Adaptive lighting fault) And / or Loss of rear fog light activation And / or Loss of all-weather lighting mode activation And / or Headlamps will default to dipped beam (however, high beam activation will still be possible manually)
• 11000743Coolant pump leaking (part number 07P 121 008C) - Low coolant warning - Engine overheating - DTC's evident. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following is evident: Coolant leaking from the mechanical coolant pump Coolant witness marks on the mechanical coolant pump although coolant is not leaking/dripping from the pump Low coolant level warning displayed within the DIP Or Engine overheating issues and/or DTC P218100: Cooling System Performance with symptom code 8113 or air in the coolant DTCs (various) is evident, in this scenario the operative should also refer to TPI 2051893
• 11000734Coolant pump leaking (part number 07P 121 008B) - Low coolant warning - Engine overheating - DTC's evident. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following is evident: Coolant leaking from the mechanical coolant pump Coolant witness marks on the mechanical coolant pump although coolant is not leaking/dripping from the pump Low coolant level warning displayed within the DIP Or Engine overheating issues and/or DTC P218100: Cooling System Performance with symptom code 8113 or air in the coolant DTCs (various) is evident in this scenario the operative should refer to TPI 2051893/-

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