Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Bentley Continental since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.
Not every Bentley Continental is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with
particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use
GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask
the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.
Bentley Continental recalls by year
Recalls launched each year, 1995 to 2026
2019 had the most, with 4. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.
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Bentley Continental safety recalls by year of launch
Launched 3 June 2026DVSA recall R/2026/216Manufacturer ref. RE26/14 RD73
Defect
On affected vehicles the front axles may have been assembled with an incorrect drive shaft which is shorter than intended. If an incorrect front driveshaft has been fitted it may result in the hub securing nut becoming loose over time.
Remedy
Inspect the front driveshafts and replace them if required.
When riveting the airbag deflector bracket to the seat frame a sharp edge on the rivet could be created. In the event of the seat airbags being deployed it is possible that the airbag material could become torn reducing the effectiveness of occupant protection.
Launched 21 March 2023DVSA recall R/2023/064Manufacturer ref. RE23/03 (RC68)
Defect
When riveting the airbag deflector bracket to the seat frame a sharp edge on the rivet could be created. In the event of the seat airbags being deployed it is possible that the airbag material could become torn reducing the effectiveness of occupant protection.
Remedy
A check of each front seat and rework carried out where necessary.
Vehicles affected
742 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Mar 2019 to 21 Jan 2021
Also covers
Bacalar
DVSA lists it as
“CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE”
The water pump concept can create a vacuum within the electrical area of the pump. As a result liquid from the coolant system can permeate through the pump housing onto the electrical circuit board and connector.
Launched 10 February 2023DVSA recall R/2023/037Manufacturer ref. RE23/02 (RC67)
Defect
The water pump concept can create a vacuum within the electrical area of the pump. As a result liquid from the coolant system can permeate through the pump housing onto the electrical circuit board and connector.
Remedy
A hardware change of the water pump
Vehicles affected
1,218 Continental vehicles
Built
15 Jun 2018 to 6 Dec 2019
DVSA lists it as
“CONTINENTAL GT”, “CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE”
2022 1 recall
Incorrect front passenger seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor function (alr) may have been installed
Launched 31 March 2022DVSA recall R/2022/078Manufacturer ref. RE22/08 (RC34)
Defect
Incorrect front passenger seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor (ALR) function may have been installed.
Remedy
Inspect the affected front seat belt assemblies and replace if necessary.
The convertible roof can be activated using the key fob at distances exceeding six metres
Launched 12 January 2021DVSA recall R/2020/373Manufacturer ref. RE20/39 (RB81)
Defect
The convertible roof can be activated using the key fob at distances exceeding six metres which contravenes an internal safety guidance measure.
Remedy
Update the software parameters within the Body Control Module 2 to disable the activation of the convertible roof via the key fob and update the Owner’s Handbook.
Vehicles affected
393 Continental vehicles
Built
31 Aug 2019 to 18 Nov 2020
DVSA lists it as
“CONTINENTAL GT”
2020 1 recall
The adhesive bond between the sunroof and the vehicle body does not meet specification
Launched 2 June 2020DVSA recall R/2020/145Manufacturer ref. RE20/15 (RB57)
Defect
A small number of vehicles may have an adhesive bond between the sunroof and the vehicle body which does not meet the specification.
Remedy
The sunroof glass or sunroof assembly will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
2 Continental vehicles
Built
2 Jan 2020 to 21 Jan 2020
DVSA lists it as
“CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR”, “CONTINENTAL GT”
2019 4 recalls
The connecting hose of the hydraulic power assisted steering system may detach
Launched 10 December 2019DVSA recall R/2019/405Manufacturer ref. RE 19/27 (RB41)
Defect
The power assisted steering pipes may detach from the cooler.
Remedy
Replace the affected pipes with dimensionally correct components
The sunroof glass panel may not be adequately bonded to the sunroof sliding frame. This may cause it to detach in motion.
Remedy
On affected vehicles apply addition adhesive between sunroof glass pane and sliding frame.
Vehicles affected
11 Continental vehicles
Built
25 Apr 2007 to 31 Oct 2008
DVSA lists it as
“CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR”
2015 1 recall
Risk of fire
Launched 26 October 2015DVSA recall R/2015/197Manufacturer ref. RE15/15
Defect
There is a possibility that the bolted connection of the battery cable where it passes through the bulkhead may be loose on a small number of vehicles. In most instances the customer is unable to start the engine. However in very rare cases if the battery is significantly discharged and the vehicle is being operated under increased electrical load a loose electrical connection can overheat whilst the vehicle is in use. If the above circumstances occur in very rare cases there could be a fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the original nut with a prevailing torque nut and tightened to the correct torque.
Launched 21 October 2013DVSA recall R/2013/110Manufacturer ref. R790 2030329/1
Defect
Only on the rear axle of vehicles fitted with carbon ceramic brakes the stainless steel screws fixing the rotor to the metal bell may fail due to stress corrosion cracking if the vehicle has been used in extreme salt environments. The customer will experience a noise when a screw fails and the brake continues to be 100% effective. However if the affected disc was to lose 8 of the 10 screws there would be a loss of braking at that rear wheel. This may lead to a small increase in stopping distance and could lead to a crash.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the affected stainless steel screws with a screw of a different material that is not susceptible to stress corrosion cracking.
Centre rear seat passenger may not be fully restrained
Launched 15 January 2009DVSA recall R/2009/002Manufacturer ref. RE09/01
Defect
It has been identified that the potential exists for the centre rear seatbelt upper guide bracket to distort in the event of a frontal impact. This could result in the centre sear seat occupant travelling further forward than the design intent.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject guide bracket replaced with one which incorporates a revised design.
Vehicles affected
22 Continental vehicles
Built
1 Aug 2008 to 30 Sept 2008
DVSA lists it as
“CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR”
2008 1 recall
Fuel may leak
Launched 14 May 2008DVSA recall R/2008/080Manufacturer ref. RE08/02
Defect
There is potential for road salt to corrode the outer surface of the fuel filter. In an extreme case this may lead to the filter housing becoming porous with a corresponding fuel leak which has the potential for combustion.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles to have the fuel filter replaced by the later designed corrosion-resistant coated filter and move the retaining clip.
Vehicles affected
7,539 Continental vehicles
Built
4 Dec 2003 to 18 Mar 2008
DVSA lists it as
“CONTINENTAL GT”, “CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR”
2006 1 recall
Potential loss of braking efficiency
Launched 22 August 2006DVSA recall R/2006/155Manufacturer ref. AGS EJD
Defect
It has been identified that the potential exists for a foul condition to occur between a brake pipe and an engine mounted hose clip. A situation which could eventually result in failure of the brake pipe and an increase in stopping distance under braking. Additionally there is a risk of fire due to brake fluid escaping into the engine compartment.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will be inspected and the clearance between the brake pipe and hose clip checked. If the clearance is to tolerance and no damage exists no further action will be required. Should the clearance be below the required standard remedial action will be taken as appropriate.
Vehicles affected
536 Continental vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“CONTINENTAL GT”
1997 2 recalls
Possible fouling of brake pipes
Launched 21 March 1997DVSA recall R/1997/023
Defect
Due to incorrect routing of the pipes connecting the brake pumps to the hydraulic accumulators there is a possibility of a foul condition between these pipes which if not corrected could result in brake failure.
Remedy
The affected vehicles are being recalled for inspection of the hydraulic pipes concerned. Where pipe clearance is found to be insufficient this will be adjusted to accord with the manufacturers specification.
There is a possibility that the SRS passenger air bag aluminium facia panel may become detached during air bag deployment with a risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Remedy
The affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the SRS air bag facia panel and the adjacent matching facia air vent panels.
Vehicles affected
13 Continental vehicles
Built
10 Apr 1996 to 22 Jan 1997
1995 1 recall
Possible failure of seat belt lower attachment rail
Launched 18 August 1995DVSA recall R/1995/062
Defect
The front seat belt lower attachment rail may be of insufficient strength and could fail in the event of an accident.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original seat belt attachment rail with a redesigned version.
Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Bentley Continental. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
