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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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2056407.52023-11-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING. Running gear - Noise identification Workshop Findings: -The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the steering system Prior to starting the instructions within this TPI, the Retailer must check and confirm the vehicle is in standard factory condition and has not had any non-approved aftermarket modifications conducted including the modification of the engine control modules (chip tuning) Check the history of the vehicle to confirm Should any aftermarket modifications be found, the Retailer must make Product Support aware by raising a DISS query to report the details of the modification, you must then await feedback from Product Support before conducting any further work
2055846.82023-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Infotainment screen turns red sporadically Customer Statement: -Infotainment screen 'Goes Red Fully or partially' within the MMI Screen (Figure 1)
2055772.62023-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Battery conditioner inoperative Technical Background: -Corrosion on the contact surfaces of the charger socket and charger lead. If the charging socket or charger lead are wet when the charger is connected this can cause corrosion on the contacts.
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
2052431.92023-11-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT and GTC - Rattle / Buzzing Noise - Head-Up display Customer Statement: -Rattle / buzzing noise from Control Unit for Head-Up display - dashboard upper trim panel.
2052092.72023-11-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. New Continental GT/C - Door 'soft close' functionality Customer Statement: -Correct functionality and restrictions of the door soft close system need to be understood to prevent unnecessary customer complaints.
2050542.72023-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; VISIBILITY. Service info: body/equipment: front exterior lighting steamed up/leaks Customer Statement: -1. The lenses of the headlights (illustration 1a) /front fog lamps (illustration 1b) are steamed up/damp from the inside with minor drips. 2. Water is in the headlight (illustration 2a) / front fog lamp (illustration 2b), big drips.
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
2051562/112023-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Measure section
2053177/192023-10-06. 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).
2069806/42023-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Condition HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin. - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should there be no water leaks evident, the operative should check the HVAC and body drains for blockages, in the event the drains are blocked the drains must be unblocked, once this has been completed the operative should confirm if the damp/musty smell is still evident.
2069806/32023-09-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected Or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should there be no water leaks evident, the operative should check the HVAC and body drains for blockages, in the event the drains are blocked the drains must be unblocked, once this has been completed the operative should confirm if the damp/musty smell is still evident.
2069806/22023-09-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected Or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should there be no water leaks evident, the operative should check the HVAC and body drains for blockages, in the event the drains are blocked the drains must be unblocked, once this has been completed the operative should confirm if the damp/musty smell is still evident. In the event that HVAC cleaning products are required, these MUST be sourced locally. Before using the cleaner the operative must inform the customer of the product which will be used, a neutral fragrance cleaner should be used as the customer may not like the smell of the cleaner should a fragranced product be used Please ensure all supporting information is included within the DISS query when requesting permission to clean the HVAC system including clear photographs and/or videos showing the reported issue, should the required information not be supplied the warranty claim could be cancelled.
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.
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.
2053492.102023-06-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION. Air Spring Fault Finding Guidelines Customer Statement: -The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped
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
2053492.92023-04-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Air Spring Fault Finding Customer Statement: -The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped.
2036678.52023-02-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Speaker Replacement - Diagnostic Checks 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.
2068643.12023-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS. Seat Belt Presenter - Intermittent Operation Customer Statement: -Front seat belt system presenter intermittent in operation Technical Background: -The front seat cushions occupancy sensor may intermittently, dependent on occupant size and posture, fail to deploy the seat belt presenter. This can be attributed to changes in the sensor status from occupant present to occupant not present during the process of entering the car, closing the door and shifting load applied onto the seat.
2068645.12023-01-06. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Continental GT Convertible - Front Seat Belt Webbing Twisted Technical Background: -The plastic seat belt webbing guide, a plastic moulding incorporated in the seat belt upper (D) loop assembly, may not have been fully clipped onto the metal (D) loop. When this is the case a twist in the seat belt webbing is possible.
2068642.12023-01-05. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Air Bag Warning - Resistance Related DTCs Evident Customer Statement: -Air bag warning displayed
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.

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