Service bulletins for the 2011 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.
169 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 2033170/6 | 2022-10-07. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Air Bag Warning - Resistance Related DTCs evident Technical Background: -Specific electrical resistance fault codes may periodically be recorded and subsequently read during service diagnostic procedures |
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| 2053177/17 | 2022-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. Customer statement / workshop findings: -Customers will not be aware of any fault codes -Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations on the vehicle Technical background: -The operative should refer to the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2053177/- The document (loaded onto the Hub) contains all of the current known Spurious DTCs for all vehicle variants -Should a particular TPI be listed as Archived, the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer to the instructions within TPI 2053177/- regarding the DTC description and actions which should be conducted (if any). |
| 2066868/1 | 2022-06-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Convertible hood - Header latch motor assembly kit. Customer statement / workshop findings: The convertible header latch motor is now available separately (Figure 1) Technical background: In the event that the header latch motor is diagnosed as defective For example: The header latch can only be unlocked/locked manually please refer to the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2033170/5 | 2022-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS; SEAT BELTS. Air bag warning - resistance related fault codes. Customer statement / workshop findings: Air bag warning displayed. Measure: To be applied to applicable cars exhibiting fault codes as detailed above. Although the fault codes may only be appertaining to one side of the car at the time of complaint the new harness must be fitted in its entirety, integrated into both the drivers and front passengers seat belt real assembly. The procedure consists of electrically disconnecting the original wires connecting the air bag control module to the front seat belt reels. This is done by cutting off the ends of the connectors at the seat belt reel end and de-pinning the main connector housing at the control module end, the redundant wires are then taped back into the main harness. The new harness is then connected to the components and secured to the main harness. |
| 2065604/1 | 2022-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Suspicion that control units or services have been influenced by third parties. Customer statement / workshop findings: In the event a customer complaint is received relating to a suspicion that control units or services have been influenced by third parties the instructions within this TPI should be followed. Technical background: A suspicion that control units or services have been influenced by third parties means that unauthorised people or groups may have gained access to a vehicle's control unit(s) or online services and may have manipulated them in such a way that may compromise customer data confidentiality or the operation of the vehicle and/or online services. When investigating potential third party influences of control units or online services, it is important to take all normal diagnostic measures to rule out a normal functional error or misuse of the system by the user |
| 2033170/4 | 2021-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. Air Bag Warning - Resistance Related Fault Codes. Condition: Air bag warning displayed. Service: To be applied to applicable cars exhibiting fault codes as detailed above. Although the fault codes may only be appertaining to one side of the car at the time of complaint the new harness must be fitted in its entirety, integrated into both the drivers and front passengers seat belt real assembly. The procedure consists of electrically disconnecting the original wires connecting the air bag control module to the front seat belt reels. This is done by cutting off the ends of the connectors at the seat belt reel end and de-pinning the main connector housing at the control module end, the redundant wires are then taped back into the main harness. The new harness is then connected to the components and secured to the main harness. |
| 2051562/8 | 2021-11-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 Volt Battery test instruction Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to battery replacement, refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2053177/16 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. Customer statement / workshop findings Customer will not be aware of any fault codes. Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations on the vehicle. Technical background The operative should refer to the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2053177/- The document (loaded onto the Hub) contains all of the current known Spurious DTCs for all vehicle variants. Should a particular TPI be listed as Archived within the attached document the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer to the instructions with the document (loaded onto the Hub) regarding the DTC description and actions (if any) which should be conducted |
| 2051562/7 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 Volt Battery test instruction Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to battery replacement, refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2036678/4 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Speaker Replacement - Diagnostic checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: Audio output from speakers is distorted Technical background: There have been instances where door speakers have been changed under warranty for the complaint of sound distortion, yet when tested by ourselves and the supplier, no fault could be found with the returned unit. Production change: All speakers are subjected to a dynamic test and the individual results recorded for future reference |
| 2051187/6 | 2021-10-05. 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. |
| 2063874/1 | 2021-08-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Subwoofer - Part Number 3W7035404B - No Longer Available (NLA)> Customer statement / workshop findings Subwoofer - Part Number (3W7 035 404B) - No Longer Available (NLA) and cannot be sourced or supplied Technical background In the event that subwoofer (3W7 035 404B) is required this cannot be sourced or supplied However Should the speaker (3W7 035 482B) be required, retailers can order 4W0 035 404B - The operative should then remove the speaker from 4W0 035 404B - The operative should then fit the speaker into subwoofer (3W7 035 404B) |
| 2053177/15 | 2021-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customer will not be aware of any fault codes. Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations on the vehicle. Technical background: The attached document contains all of the current known Spurious DTCs for all vehicle variants. Should a particular TPI be listed as Archived within the attached document the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer to the instructions with the attached document regarding the DTC description and actions (if any) which should be conducted. |
| 2063025/1 | 2021-05-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Powered Boot fails to operate due to faulty motors - Replacement motors unavailable to obtain Customer statement / workshop findings: Powered boot fails to operate due to faulty motors, replacement motors are unavailable to obtain Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI to allow the boot to be used in manual mode |
| 2053177/14 | 2021-05-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customer will not be aware of any fault codes. Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations on the vehicle. Technical background: The attached document contains all of the current known Spurious DTCs for all vehicle variants. Should a particular TPI be listed as Archived within the attached document the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer to the instructions with the attached document regarding the DTC description and actions (if any) which should be conducted |
| 2061195/1 | 2020-12-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns. Customer statement / workshop findings: The feedback method within this TPI is required should a complaint of telephone functionality and/or quality be reported. Technical background: The minimum standards check list document within the Measure section is required to capture an accurate description of customer telephone issues. |
| 2051562/6 | 2020-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Models - 12 Volt Battery condition checks. Technical background For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to battery replacement, refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2058173/2 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Electrical switch replacement guidelines. Customer statement/workshop findings: Electrical switch suspected as defective This TPI is not applicable to suspected faulty control units or any component related to the passive restraint system in particular the airbag system Technical background: Prior to replacing an electrical switch refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2059884/1 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Continental Series and Flying Spur - Luggage Compartment Lid - Check and Setting Guide. Customer statement / workshop findings: Luggage Compartment Lid (Boot Lid) has sporadic functionality, fails to latch when closing, bounces back when closing or fails to open or close fully. Technical background: This Technical Product Information (TPI) document has been developed to resolve various boot lid concerns, it provides a series of checks and updates to ensure robust boot lid operation. It is important the TPI is followed exactly to ensure maximum benefit. |
| 2053177/12 | 2020-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List Condition: Customer will not be aware of any fault codes. Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations on the vehicle. Technical Background: The attached document contains all of the current known Spurious DTCs for all vehicle variants. Should a particular TPI be listed as Archived within the attached document the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer to the instructions with the attached document regarding the DTC description and actions (if any) which should be conducted |
| 2053177/11 | 2020-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Customer statement / workshop findings Customer will not be aware of any fault codes. Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations on the vehicle. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List Technical background The attached document contains all of the current known Spurious DTCs for all vehicle variants. Should a particular TPI be listed as Archived within the attached document the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer to the instructions with the attached document regarding the DTC description and actions (if any) which should be conducted |
| 2053177/10 | 2020-07-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List Condition: Customer will not be aware of any fault codes. Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations on the vehicle. Technical Background: The attached document contains all of the current known Spurious DTCs for all vehicle variants. Should a particular TPI be listed as Archived within the attached document the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer to the instructions with the attached document regarding the DTC description and actions (if any) which should be conducted Service: During routine diagnostic interrogation of vehicle systems use the attached document to determine the course of action to be taken. |
| 2036267/1 | 2020-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HVAC Potential spurious Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Customer statement / workshop findings: Customer will not be aware of this code / Workshop may discover this code whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code log as part of other investigations on the car Technical background: At low ambient temperatures a spurious fault code may be logged by the HVAC control module in reference to the air quality sensor. The code is stored without being accompanied by any functional failure in the system Measure: The following may be seen during routine interrogation of vehicle systems do not take any investigative action in response to the following fault code unless there is an actual fault evident in the system or a fault in the system has been reported by the owner. |
| 2058173/1 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Electrical switch replacement guidelines Customer statement / workshop findings: Electrical switch suspected as defective This TPI is not applicable to suspected faulty control units or any component related to the passive restraint system in particular the airbag system Technical background: Prior to replacing an electrical switch refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2058349/1 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Front roof console replacement - Continental Flying Spur Technical background: Front roof control module with the part numbers listed below are no longer programmed by Bentley Motors prior to dispatch 3W5 959 527 AH0DN 3W5 959 527 AL0DN The programming procedure within the Measure section must be followed |
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