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Service bulletins for the 2013 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.

320 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)
2028808/102026-07-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Service info: Engine oil – Specific oil type and oil consumption reference.
2028794/102026-07-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Engine coolant mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water.
2047762/52026-06-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Continental Series and Flying Spur - Camshaft Timing Over Advanced - V8T Customer statement / workshop findings: Check engine warning lamp illuminated on Drivers Instrument Panel. DTC’s stored within the Engine Control Module (ECM)
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.
2028808/92025-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service info: Engine oil - Specific oil type and oil consumption reference. Technical Background: The use of the correct oil for each engine type is critical for its continued performance, reliability and ultimately warranty. The workshop manual should always be the first point of reference, ensuring the correct lubricant is used for each specific model year and engine type Should oil be required the parts catalogue must be referred to ensuring the correct VIN is always used when ordering
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
2028808/82025-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service info: Engine oil - Specific oil type and oil consumption reference. Condition: Engine oil level requires top up between services Technical Background: The use of the correct oil for each engine type is critical for its continued performance, reliability and ultimately warranty. The workshop manual should always be the first point of reference, ensuring the correct lubricant is used for each specific model year and engine type Should oil be required the parts catalogue must be referred to ensuring the correct VIN is always used when ordering
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
2065698.32023-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. V8 Kovomo - Emission control warning illuminated within the DIP - Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor DTCs evident Customer Statement: -Emission control system warning lamp illuminated (Figure 1) within the Driver Information Panel (DIP)
2065085.32023-11-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Knocking noise from the front and/or rear - DTC C1298F1 evident within D4 and/or D5 Customer Statement: -Knocking noise from the underside of the vehicle (front and/or rear) when driving on uneven road surfaces - DTC C1298F1 (Suspension stabilization actuator Regulation not possible) evident within diagnostic address D4 and/or D5 -Bentley Dynamic ride fault evident within the DIP
2052496.62023-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. New Continental GT - Spurious Mood lighting DTC's Customer Statement: -Upon interrogation of the vehicle fault memory spurious DTCs can be logged in 09 Central Electrics relating to the Mood lighting system The lamp is fully functional and there is no customer complaint
2028808.72023-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service info: Engine oil Specific oil type and oil consumption reference Customer Statement: -Engine oil level requires top up between services
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.
2054888.22023-05-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Lateral Valve Guide - Diagnosis Requirements - W12 Engine Only Customer Statement: -Customer reports misfires/check engine warning lamp illuminated within the Drivers Instrument Panel (DIP)
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.
2028808.62022-12-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. All 12MY Engine Oil- Service Info: Engine Oil - Specific oil type and oil consumption reference, Technical Background: -The use of the correct oil for each engine type is critical for its continued performance, reliability and ultimately warranty. -The workshop manual should always be the first point of reference, ensuring the correct lubricant is used for each specific model year and engine type -Should oil be required the parts catalogue must be referred to ensuring the correct VIN is always used when ordering.
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
2053177.182022-12-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List Customer Statement: -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.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.