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Service bulletins for the 2005 Bentley Continental

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

117 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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2051187/132026-08-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: • Poor engine running • Reduced power • Engine warning lamp illuminated • Symptom related DTC’s evident within the applicable engine control unit(s)
2028794/102026-07-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Engine coolant mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water.
2064337/42025-11-07. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE. Usage of E10 fuel. Condition In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI.
2051187/122025-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Condition: • Poor engine running • Reduced power • Engine warning lamp illuminated • Symptom related DTC’s evident within the applicable engine control unit(s)
2028794/92025-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Engine coolant mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water. Technical Background: An important factor of influencing the cooling system efficiency is the water used in the mixture Due to the different ingredients and characteristics existing in each country or even region, Bentley has decided to define the quality of water for cooling systems
2075786/22025-10-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; SEAT BELTS; AIR BAGS. Airbag, fire, accident (safety-related enquiry - reporting forms). There is a reporting obligation in the following cases: • Airbag/belt released/not released • General accident • Fire and scorching damage for all Bentley Vehicle models - every model year.
2051187/112025-05-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Condition: • Poor engine running • Reduced power • Engine warning lamp illuminated • Symptom related DTC’s evident within the applicable engine control unit(s)
2064337/32025-04-02. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE. Usage of E10 fuel. Condition: In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI Technical Background: Details on the introduction of E10 fuel which contains 10% ethanol and its usage on Bentley products • All vehicles produced post 1990 Model year can be run using E10 fuel However • All vehicles produced before 1990 Model year MUST NOT use E10 fuel
2028794/82025-03-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Engine coolant mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water. Technical Background: An important factor of influencing the cooling system efficiency is the water used in the mixture Due to the different ingredients and characteristics existing in each country or even region, Bentley has decided to define the quality of water for cooling systems Demineralised water according to standard VDE 0510 meets all requirements and can be purchased worldwide Therefore undiluted coolant should be mixed in the correct ratio using demineralised water as detailed in Elsa Pro coolant specification, this will detail the ratio and type of coolant to use The use of desalinated water in the engine cooling system is specifically prohibited
2028794.72023-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Coolant Mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water Customer Statement: -Engine coolant requires topping up or replacing
2051187/92023-08-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: - Poor engine running - Reduced power - Engine warning lamp illuminated - Symptom related DTCs evident within the applicable engine control unit(s) Technical background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfires.
2069806.12023-05-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. HVAC Refrigerent Leakage - Diagnosis Guidelines Customer Statement: -HVAC not cooling or HVAC cooling less than expected
2051187.82022-12-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only Customer Statement: -Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated.
2064337.22022-12-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Usage of E10 Fuel Customer Statement: -In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI
2051187.72022-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only Customer Statement: -Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated.
2051187/62021-10-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. Technical background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist Retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfire. Measure: The following TPI should be carried out sequentially to ensure the root cause and analysis of the concern are identified without unnecessary work or repetitive actions taking place.
2036869/12020-07-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Continental GT - Continental Flying Spur - Replacement engine identification (SC14/19) Technical background: The engine fitted to this vehicle is a service replacement engine, in order to allow the engine to be identified as a service replacement engine for future parts and workshop manual information the instructions within this procedure must be followed. The service replacement engine is based on a 2012 model year W12 engine. Remedy: This campaign must be carried out on all applicable vehicles within the specific VIN range to ensure all affected vehicles are checked and repaired as detailed within the onward instructions.
2034004/12020-01-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Continental GT - Continental Flying Spur - Replacement engine identification Customer statement / workshop findings: Should an engine be required for a Continental GT or Continental Flying Spur and the model year of the vehicle is 2004 to 2006, Bentley Motors supplies replacement engines which have been specifically manufactured as a direct replacement for the original specification engine. The replacement engine is based on a 2012 model year engine. IMPORTANT: This TPI only applies to 2004 to 2006 Continental GT and Continental Flying Spur vehicles fitted with a 2012 M/Y replacement engine, No other model years or engine types are affected. Other replacement parts unless mentioned within this TPI are not affected Technical background: The Measure section highlights the following key points: Section 1 - How to identify if a replacement engine is fitted Section 2 Details the parts which are different from the original specification 2004 to 2006 model year engine Section 3 How to manually populate and navigate to the applicable screen in Elsa Pro and ETKA without using the actual VIN, this ensures the correct parts are received for a 2012 engine
2051187/52020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Condition: Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. Technical Background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist Retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfires. Service: The following TPI should be carried out sequentially to ensure the root cause and analysis of the concern are identified without unnecessary work or repetitive actions taking place.
2051187.32019-07-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
2051187.12018-07-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
SB-2036869-12016-05-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-2034004-1A2016-03-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-2032874-1A2016-03-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS; ENGINE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
BB-09-1282010-04-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. BENTLEY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONTINENTAL SERIES (INCLUDING GT DIAMOND SERIES): EMISSIONS SERVICE ACTION, IGNITION COILS. THE VEHICLES AFFECTED MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE TO INFORM THE DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SOME DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE. CSC LETTER WAS REC'D. *PE

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