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Service bulletins for the 2012 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.

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

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2071089/42026-01-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES. Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded. Condition: The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded when using a diagnostic machine with Windows 10/11 in conjunction with a VAS 6154 dongle. As such the EPB coding application must be utilized to complete the procedure.
2052785/102025-11-04. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Brake noise identification
2052785/92025-03-07. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Brake noise identification. Technical Background: Brake noises can be attributed to many causes, the most common causes are as follows: • Brake discs or pads are close to their wear limit • New brake pads and/or discs have not been properly bedded in after installation • Aftermarket pads or discs are installed • There is debris such as small stones, grit, road salt or sand between the brake disc and pad • Discs are covered in rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has been stationary for long periods of time
2071089/32024-07-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES. Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded. Customer statement / workshop findings The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded when using a diagnostic machine with Windows 10 in conjunction with a VAS 6154 dongle.
2071089/22024-05-07. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded. Customer statement / workshop findings: Workshop findings: The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded when using a diagnostic machine with Windows 10 in conjunction with a VAS 6154 dongle
2052785.82023-11-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Brake Noise Identification: Customer Statement: -Noise/squeal complaint from the braking system Technical Background: -The noise/squeal can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system
2071089/12023-09-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; PARKING BRAKE. Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded. Customer statement / workshop findings: The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded when using a diagnostic machine with Windows 10 in conjunction with a VAS 6154 dongle. Technical background: Should Windows 7 and/or VAS 5054 no longer be available the retailer must conduct the following: - Raise a technical DISS query stating the EPB control unit cannot be coded as access to a diagnostic machine with Windows 7 and a VAS 5054 dongle is no longer possible - Await a response via DISS regarding all applicable next steps. Do Not raise a DISS if the operative has access to a diagnostic tester with Windows 7 and a VAS 5054 dongle as the EPB control unit can be coded by the operative without raising a DISS query.
2052785/72022-04-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Brake noise identification. Customer statement: Noise complaint from the braking system. Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system. Service: Note: For correct diagnosis and repair the attached Flowchart must be followed. 1. Check the overall condition of the brakes to determine if the brake noise can be attributed to one of the causes listed in the Technical Background section of this TPI. If the noise is not a result of one these causes, proceed with point 2. 2. Record the noise and frequency For the frequency analysis and the noise recording we recommend using the Chassis Ear Tool WT 10437. To record the noise and measure the frequency using WT 10437 Chassis Ear Tool follow these instructions; Refer to File recording in the WT 10437 user instructions.
2052785/62021-10-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Brake noise identification. Customer statement / workshop findings: Noise complaint from the braking system. Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system. Technical background Brake noises can be attributed to many causes. Eight of the most common causes are: - Brake discs or pads are close to their wear limit. - New brake pads and/or discs have not been properly bedded in after installation. - Aftermarket pads or discs are installed. - There is debris such as small stones, grit, road salt or sand between the brake disc and pad. - Discs are covered in rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has been stationary for long periods of time (Figure 1).
2052785/52020-09-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Brake noise identification. Customer statement: Noise complaint from the braking system. Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system. Technical Background: Brake noises can be attributed to many causes. Eight of the most common causes are: 1. Brake discs or pads are close to their wear limit. 2. New brake pads and/or discs have not been properly bedded in after installation. 3. Aftermarket pads or discs are installed. 4. There is debris such as small stones, grit, road salt or sand between the brake disc and pad. 5. Discs are covered in rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has been stationary for long periods of time (Figure 1).
2039351/12020-07-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Brake Modulator replaced - Hill-start assist activation required (SC15/02) Technical background: The service tool used to code replacement control modules was not able to activate the hill-start assist function if the module responsible for that function was replaced Remedy: The latest Bentley service tool software has been updated to include the activation of hill start assist. The car four cars detailed in this document are known to have had this module replaced in service and will therefore require the feature activating. Following the procedure detailed in this document will enable the hill start assist feature
2033405/32020-03-03. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. New Continental GT and GTC - V8T Engine control module update (SC13/06) Technical background: Updated calibration to improve customer functionality of the Electronic Park Brake (EPB) and also improve robustness of the engine diagnostics Remedy: This Campaign must be carried out on all vehicles within the affected VIN range
2042924/12020-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. New Continental GT/GTC And Flying Spur - Brake Pad Wear Indicator Customer statement / workshop findings: Brake Pad Wear Indicator warning illuminated on the Drivers Instrument Panel. Brake Pad Wear Indicator cable is damaged. Technical background: The rear Brake Pad Wear Indicator cable is not currently available as an individual service item. Measure: On complaint of the Brake Pad Wear Indicator illuminating on the Drivers Information Panel, check the thickness of the brake pad linings Refer to Gr.46. Check the thickness of the brake pads Wheels removed. If the brake pads are in a serviceable condition, inspect the Brake Pad Wear Indicator cables for damage. Damaged rear Brake Pad Wear Indicator cables should be replaced. Damaged front Brake Pad Wear Indicator cables will require replacement brake pads. Refer to Gr.46, Front Brake Pads To Remove and Refit.
2052785/42020-01-09. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Condition: Customer statement: Noise complaint from the braking system. Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system. Technical Background Brake noises can be attributed to many causes. Eight of the most common causes are: 1. Brake discs or pads are close to their wear limit. 2. New brake pads and/or discs have not been properly bedded in after installation. 3. Aftermarket pads or discs are installed. 4. There is debris such as small stones, grit, road salt or sand between the brake disc and pad. 5. Discs are covered in rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has been stationary for long periods of time (Figure 1). 6. Discs have a groove in them (Figure 2) 7. There is chemical contamination on the braking surface of the disc due to a wheel or tyre cleaner being sprayed directly onto the disc (Figure 3). 8. There are pad marks on the brake disc as a result of the brake pad material transferring to the discs. This can occur when a vehicle has been stood for long periods of time in a wet or snowy environment (Figure 4).
2052785.32019-07-01. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Brake noise identification
2052785-12019-02-19. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Brake noise identification
204292422017-08-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS. New Continental GT/GTC And Flying Spur - Brake Pad Wear Indicator
SB-2033682-2A2016-03-16. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-2033405-3E7822016-03-16. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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