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Bentley Continental GT recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints for the Bentley Continental GT, covering model years 2004 to 2026. The 2021 model year drew the most complaints (3), and Fuel/Propulsion System is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 12 recall campaigns on file
  • 6 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 18 model years with data (2004–2026)
  • most complaints: 2021 (3 for that model year)
  • top component: Fuel/Propulsion System (2 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V330000 (reported May 21, 2026)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (16.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Bentley Continental GT complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2021 model year has the most complaints: 3 of 6, or 50.0%. Next come 2007 (1) and 2015 (1). The fewest are for 2023, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Bentley Continental GT owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2007–2023Column chart of 6 complaints across 17 model years. The highest is 2021 with 3. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2007: 1 complaint120072008: 0 complaints20082009: 0 complaints20092010: 0 complaints20102011: 0 complaints20112012: 0 complaints20122013: 0 complaints20132014: 0 complaints20142015: 1 complaint120152016: 0 complaints20162017: 0 complaints20172018: 0 complaints20182019: 0 complaints20192020: 0 complaints20202021: 3 complaints320212022: 0 complaints20222023: 1 complaint12023
Bentley Continental GT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Bentley Continental GT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200710000
201511000
202130000
202310000
All model years61000

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

Most-reported Bentley Continental GT components

top 8 · NHTSA categories

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (33.3% of all 6), followed by Seats (2) and Electrical System (1).

Components named most often in Bentley Continental GT complaints (top 8)
Components named most often in Bentley Continental GT complaints (top 8)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System233.3%
Seats233.3%
Electrical System116.7%
Engine116.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling116.7%
Steering116.7%
Vehicle Speed Control116.7%
Wheels116.7%

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 GT recalls

12 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Continental GT, newest first. The 12 campaigns cover model years 2004 to 2026. The 2020 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

  • 12 recall campaigns
Bentley Continental GT 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
2004: 3 campaigns2005: 1 campaign2006: 2 campaigns2007: 2 campaigns2008: 2 campaigns2009: 1 campaign
2010: 1 campaign2011: 1 campaign2012: 1 campaign2013: 1 campaign2014: 1 campaign2015: no campaigns2016: no campaigns2017: no campaigns2018: no campaigns2019: no campaigns
2020: 4 campaigns2021: 3 campaigns2022: 2 campaigns2023: no campaigns2024: no campaigns2025: 1 campaign2026: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V330000

    Reported

    Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft

    Model year 2026

    Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. The front axles may have been assembled with an incorrect shorter driveshaft, which can cause the hub securing nut to loosen over time.

    Consequence:
    A loose hub securing nut can cause vibration and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE26/14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 8, 2026.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V648000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2025–2026

    Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Continental GTC, Continental GT, and 2025 Flying Spur vehicles. The bolted joint connection securing the high-pressure fuel pump to the V8 Evo engine may be improperly tightened and cause a fuel leak.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE25/41. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 23V034000

    Reported

    Electrical System

    Model year 2020

    Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. Liquid may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.

    Consequence:
    An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the water pump with an improved water pump (from supplier Pierburg) that is fitted with a pressure compensation seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/02 (RC67).

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 22V177000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

    Model years 2020–2022

    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 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence:
    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).

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 21V975000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual; Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2021–2022

    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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence:
    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).

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 21V550000

    Reported

    Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

    Model years 2020–2021

    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.

    Consequence:
    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).

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 20V309000

    Reported

    Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

    Model year 2020

    Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Continental GT vehicles equipped with a factory-installed sunroof. The sunroof may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body, possibly resulting in wind noise, water leaks, and in some cases, the complete separation of the sunroof from the vehicle.

    Consequence:
    If the sunroof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
    Remedy:
    Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will remove the old sunroof glass and fit a new sunroof glass assembly to the vehicle using the approved bonding products and procedure, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 20/15 (RB57).

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 15V688000

    Reported

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

    Model years 2012–2014

    Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Continental GT vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to April 30, 2014, 2012-2015 Continental GTC vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to June 30, 2014, 2012-2013 Continental Flying Spur vehicles manufactured March 31, 2011, to August 30, 2012, and 2014 Flying Spur vehicles manufactured February 28, 2013, to April 28, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a battery cable connection may be loose at the firewall.

    Consequence:
    A loose battery cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery cable securing nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE15/15.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

  9. NHTSA campaign 13V484000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor

    Model years 2007–2011

    Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.

    Consequence:
    Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Ltd.

  10. NHTSA campaign 08V217000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System

    Model years 2004–2008

    Bentley is recalling 13,420 MY 2004-2008 Continental GT, Continental GT speed, continental flying spur, and continental GTC vehicles. There is the potential for road salt to corrode the outer surface of the fuel filter. This could lead to the filter housing becoming porous with a corresponding fuel leak.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel filter and reposition the retaining clip on all affected vehicles. The recall began on June 18, 2008. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

Show 2 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 08V072000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model years 2004, 2006

    Bentley is recalling 4 MY 2004 and 2006 Continental GT and continental flying spur vehicles. The replacement air bag trimmed covers have been manufactured with tethers of an incorrect length.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, this could result in damage to the air bag itself during deployment increasing the risk of injuries.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the passenger's air bag cover free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2008. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Ltd.

  2. NHTSA campaign 06V313000

    Reported

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

    Model year 2004

    On certain passenger vehicles, there is the potential for insufficient clearance between a brake pipe and an engine mounted hose clip, which could eventually result in failure of the brake pipe.

    Consequence:
    This failure could result in an increased stopping distance when braking increasing the risk of a crash and also a risk of fire due to brake fluid escaping into the engine compartment.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect to ascertain the clearance between the brake pipe and hose clip and repair as necessary free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2006. Owners may contact Bentley at 248-754-6137.

    Filed by Bentley Motors, Inc.

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 GT questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Bentley Continental GT have?

NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recall campaigns for the Bentley Continental GT, covering model years 2004 to 2026. The most recent, 26V330000, was reported on May 21, 2026 and is filed under “Power train”. The 2020 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

Which Bentley Continental GT model year has the most complaints?

The 2021 model year, with 3 of the 6 complaints in NHTSA’s file (50.0%). The next are 2007 (1) and 2015 (1). 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 GT complaint?

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 33.3% of all 6. Seats (2) and Electrical System (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 GT?

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

Of the 6 complaints, 1 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.