Bentley Continental recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 20 safety recalls naming the Bentley Continental, launched from 1995 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Bentley Continental recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 20
- 1995 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 3 June 2026
- R/2026/216
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Bentley Continental recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
RECALL CAMPAIGN – Bentley Continental GT Continental GT Convertible Flying Spur - Incorrect Front Driveshafts (RE26/14 RD93)
R/2026/216, launched 3 June 2026. Also covers the Flying Spur
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.
R/2023/064, launched 21 March 2023, 742 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Bacalar
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.
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.
R/2023/037, launched 10 February 2023, 1,218 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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
INCORRECT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR FUNCTION (ALR) MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED
R/2022/078, launched 31 March 2022, 32 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Flying Spur
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 FRONT SEAT SOFTWARE COULD RESULT IN TRAPPING OF A REAR OCCUPANT'S LEGS
R/2021/276, launched 27 July 2021, 2,293 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The front seat software could result in trapping of a rear occupant’s legs.
Remedy: Update the software for the front seats.
A MANUFACTURING ISSUE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO ITS RESTING POSITION
R/2021/221, launched 11 June 2021, 2,462 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Flying Spur
Defect: Inconsistent fitment of the fuse box and the electrical harness may prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting position.
Remedy: Check and if necessary rework the A-post lower trim ensuring correct clearance of the trim to the accelerator pedal.
THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF CAN BE ACTIVATED USING THE KEY FOB AT DISTANCES EXCEEDING SIX METRES
R/2020/373, launched 12 January 2021, 393 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE SUNROOF AND THE VEHICLE BODY DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
R/2020/145, launched 2 June 2020, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Continental Flying Spur
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.
THE CONNECTING HOSE OF THE HYDRAULIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM MAY DETACH
R/2019/405, launched 10 December 2019, 127 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The power assisted steering pipes may detach from the cooler.
Remedy: Replace the affected pipes with dimensionally correct components
THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WIRING HARNESS CAN BECOME TRAPPED AT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
R/2019/202, launched 2 July 2019, 802 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The electrical power steering wiring may have been damaged during assembly.
Remedy: Inspect and if damaged replace harness
THE CENTRE CONSOLE SWITCHPACK COULD SUFFER LOSS OF SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
R/2019/170, launched 2 July 2019, 830 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Hazard warning and vehicle demisters may become inoperable
Remedy: Install a software update to the centre console switch pack
IN SPECIFIC DRIVING CONDITIONS THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT DISPLAYED AN ERROR
R/2019/016, launched 28 January 2019, 548 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Temporary loss of power assistance to the steering.
Remedy: Reprogramme the electric power steering control unit on affected vehicles.
LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE
R/2017/220, launched 17 July 2017, 36 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A pipe to the power steering cooler may not be corrctly secured and may come adrift. This may cause a loss of power steering assistance.
Remedy: On affected vehicles fit a new bracket to more securely retain the pipes.
RISK OF FIRE
R/2015/197, launched 26 October 2015, 3,642 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Flying Spur
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.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF REAR BRAKE
R/2013/110, launched 21 October 2013, 343 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Continental Flying Spur
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.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2008/080, launched 14 May 2008, 7,539 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Continental Flying Spur
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.
POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY
R/2006/155, launched 22 August 2006, 536 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
POSSIBLE FOULING OF BRAKE PIPES
R/1997/023, launched 21 March 1997, 35 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Turbo
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.
POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF FACIA PANEL
R/1997/022, launched 21 March 1997, 13 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
POSSIBLE FAILURE OF SEAT BELT LOWER ATTACHMENT RAIL
R/1995/062, launched 18 August 1995, 151 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Bentley Continental, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Bentley dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.