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Bentley Continental recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints for the Bentley Continental, covering model years 1995 to 2023. The 2005, 2018 and 2023 model years drew the most complaints (1 each), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 5 recall campaigns on file
  • 3 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 8 model years with data (1995–2023)
  • most complaints: 2005, 2018, 2023 (1 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 19V863000 (reported Dec 4, 2019)
  • 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 Continental complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005, 2018 and 2023 model years share the highest count, 1 complaints each.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Bentley Continental owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2005–2023Column chart of 3 complaints across 19 model years. The highest are 2005, 2018, 2023 with 1 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2005: 1 complaint120052006: 0 complaints20062007: 0 complaints20072008: 0 complaints20082009: 0 complaints20092010: 0 complaints20102011: 0 complaints20112012: 0 complaints20122013: 0 complaints20132014: 0 complaints20142015: 0 complaints20152016: 0 complaints20162017: 0 complaints20172018: 1 complaint120182019: 0 complaints20192020: 0 complaints20202021: 0 complaints20212022: 0 complaints20222023: 1 complaint12023
Bentley Continental complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Bentley Continental complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200510000
201810000
202310000
All model years30000

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

Most-reported Bentley Continental components

top 4 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (33.3% of all 3), followed by Engine (1) and Vehicle Speed Control (1).

Components named most often in Bentley Continental complaints (top 4)
Components named most often in Bentley Continental complaints (top 4)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System133.3%
Engine133.3%
Vehicle Speed Control133.3%
Wheels133.3%

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 Continental recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Continental, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2018. The 1995 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 5 recall campaigns
Bentley Continental 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: 3 campaigns1996: 2 campaigns1997: 2 campaigns1998: 1 campaign1999: no campaigns
2000: no campaigns2001: no campaigns2002: no campaigns2003: no campaigns2004: no campaigns2005: no campaigns2006: no campaigns2007: no campaigns2008: no campaigns2009: no campaigns
2010: no campaigns2011: no campaigns2012: no campaigns2013: no campaigns2014: no campaigns2015: no campaigns2016: no campaigns2017: 1 campaign2018: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 19V863000

    Reported

    Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections

    Model years 2017–2018

    Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Continental Supersports vehicles. The Power Assisted Steering (PAS) cooler pipe may be the incorrect size, allowing the cooler hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.

    Consequence:
    A power steering fluid leak may cause a loss of vehicle control, or a hazard to following traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Bentley will notify the owners, and dealers will replace the PAS cooler pipe, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE19/27.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Ltd.

  2. 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.

  3. NHTSA campaign 97V049000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model year 1997

    The aluminum facia trim panel on the passenger supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag door can detach during air bag deployment.

    Consequence:
    If this occurs during a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupants could be injured.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the SRS air bag doors with a new door using a different adhesive to attach the panel.

    Filed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.

  4. 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.

  5. NHTSA campaign 95V070000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model year 1995

    The lower steering column linkage heat shield can come in contact with a brake hydraulic system pipe mounted to the engine assembly, eventually resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.

    Consequence:
    If a hydraulic fluid leak occurs, warning lights indicating loss of fluid and loss of system pressure will become illuminated. Front brake effectiveness will be lost, although rear braking would remain unaffected.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reposition the affected hydraulic pipe and replace any damaged pipe.

    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 Continental questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Bentley Continental have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the Bentley Continental, covering model years 1995 to 2023. The most recent, 19V863000, was reported on December 4, 2019 and is filed under “Steering”. The 1995 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Bentley Continental model year has the most complaints?

The 2005, 2018 and 2023 model years tie, with 1 complaints each out of 3. Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Bentley Continental complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 33.3% of all 3. Engine (1) and Vehicle Speed Control (1) follow. 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 Continental?

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 Continental complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 3 complaints, 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.

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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.