Service bulletins for the 2014 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.
282 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 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 |
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| 2040820/2 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION. Vibration humming noise in cabin front bulkhead Customer statement / workshop findings Vibration (humming/rattle) emanating from behind instrument panel specifically when Sport mode is enabled. The engine sound actuator speaker (R257) and or associated wiring can, when operating Sport mode only, foul on the HVAC casing or plenum cover. This component (R257) is located in the plenum adjacent to the HVAC system housing and when this foul occurs the vibration appears to emanate from behind the instrument panel. |
| 2039626/1 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 13.5 to 15MY infotainment unit (RNS) - fault rectification - restoration software Condition: A fault has occurred in the functionality of the Infotainment unit (RNS) Technical Background: A number of faults / failures in the Infotainment unit (RNS) may be recovered using recently developed additional software It is recommended that this software is applied in the first instance for all concerns relating to the RNS unit. In the event that a diagnostic path has led to a decision that may result in the replacement of the infotainment unit then the following additional software can be loaded into the infotainment system in an attempt to restore correct functionality. Service: If the vehicle currently has a fault related to the infotainment unit (RNS) function then then the following process should be performed |
| 2039351/1 | 2020-07-28. 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 |
| 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. |
| 2059219/1 | 2020-05-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE. Speaker distortion/vibration at high volume replacement guidelines (Standard audio systems). Customer statement/workshop findings: Speaker distortion and/or vibration at high volume from the front doors, rear quarters or the rear doors depending on model variant Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2035952/3 | 2020-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery monitor control unit software update (SC13/21) Technical background: The threshold for a voltage monitor diagnostic within the battery monitor control unit (J367) has been found to be too sensitive. If this diagnostic is triggered powertrain CAN activity is restricted resulting in reduced functionality of the park brake release switch Remedy: Revised software has been developed and introduced from VIN SCBEA5ZAXEC090231. This software can be loaded into the control unit by using the attached Software Version Management (SVM) code via the SVM system |
| 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. |
| 2035952/4 | 2020-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery monitor control unit software update (SC13/21) Technical background: The threshold for a voltage monitor diagnostic within the battery monitor control unit (J367) has been found to be too sensitive. If this diagnostic is triggered powertrain CAN activity is restricted resulting in reduced functionality of the park brake release switch Remedy: Revised software has been developed and introduced from VIN SCBEA5ZAXEC090231. This software can be loaded into the control unit by using the attached Software Version Management (SVM) code via the SVM system |
| 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 |
| 2038255/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GTC - Power boot close switch - Correct diagnosis Customer statement / workshop findings: Boot lid does not attempt to power close when the boot close switch (located on the inside of the boot lid) is pressed. Technical background: In the event the power boot does not attempt to close when the boot close switch is pressed please follow all instructions within this TPI to determine if the boot close switch is faulty before replacing. |
| 2038253/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT - Power boot close switch - Correct diagnosis Customer statement / workshop findings: Boot lid does not attempt to power close when the boot close switch (located on the inside of the boot lid) is pressed Technical background In the event the power boot does not attempt to close when the boot close switch is pressed please follow all instructions within this TPI to determine if the boot close switch is faulty before replacing. |
| 2033745/2 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Bentley Continental Series - Power boot close switch - Correct diagnosis Customer statement / workshop findings: Boot lid does not attempt to power close when the boot close switch (located on the inside of the boot lid) is pressed. Technical background: In the event the power boot does not attempt to close when the boot close switch is pressed please check the applicability of the model and VIN shown in the Production change section of this TPI before commencing. |
| 2036964/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Premium audio amplifier bass function check (SC14/06) Technical background: An electrical link located inside the premium audio amplifier may have been omitted when this is the case the bass response of the system is reduced Remedy: A test CD is used to check the audio system. Systems found to be out of specification will require a replacement audio amplifier. |
| 2038035/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Continental Series, Flying Spur and Mulsanne - Main harness identification Customer statement / workshop findings: Should an issue be diagnosed or reported regarding any part of the vehicles main harness or engine harness resulting in a requirement to raise a DISS ticket, please follow all instructions within this TPI to ensure that your Bentley Motors Technical Service Centre (TSC) receives all required and relevant information. Technical background: In order for the Bentley Motors Technical Service Centre (TSC) to resolve any issues relating to the vehicles main harness or engine harness please follow the instructions within this TPI. Refer to Section 1 for the main vehicle harness identification label location Refer to Section 2 for the engine harness identification label location |
| 2037971/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. Tonneau micro switch mounting bush orientation (SC14/21) Technical background: The tonneau position micro switch assembly is mounted to the vehicle via a brass bush encapsulated in the switch moulding this bush may have been inverted when the switch moulding was formed. When this is the case the switch will become detached from the mounting plate. Ultimately the convertible roof system will fail to operate. Remedy: The tonneau position micro switch assembly on all applicable vehicles should be inspected. A switch moulding found to be incorrectly manufacture should be replaced |
| 2041495/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Misfiring, 4.0l TFSI Customer statement / workshop findings: Customer statement: Engine warning light on. Workshop findings: Event entry under diagnosis address 01: P0300 misfiring P030X - misfiring on cylinder X (X corresponds with cylinders 1-8) Technical background: Deviations in the country-specific fuel specifications can lead to carbon deposits on the injectors. If pronounced, these deposits can change the injection pattern and therefore influence the combustion in the cylinder. As a result the above event entries are logged in the engine control unit. |
| 2039381/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Rear Seat Entertainment - field update (SC15/09) Technical background: A number of Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) functions where unavailable for release at vehicle launch To enable the complete suite of functions a software update is available. NOTE: This campaign supersedes the previous TPI 2039770 Rear Seat Entertainment - optional upgrade. The kit content for TPI 2039770 contained memory stick part number W T10336 this must be discarded and replaced with memory stick part number W T10336A before carrying out this campaign. Vehicles that have previously had TPI 2039770 performed do not require this campaign. Remedy: All vehicles fitted with RSE at time of manufacture up to VIN SCBEC9ZA0FC047407 should have the RSE system updated using the process detailed in this document |
| 2042104/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns Customer statement / workshop findings: An improved feedback method is required should a complaint of telephone functionality / quality be reported. Technical background: A minimum standards document is required to capture an accurate description of customer telephone issues. Measure: The attached document should be completed and attached to the relevant DISS query, this will allow a full understanding of the customer complaint and the circumstances in which the complaint becomes apparent. |
| 2043616/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. Engine and Gearbox control unit software update SC16/12) Technical background: Revised engine and transmission software. Remedy: Revised software has been developed. This software is to be loaded into the gearbox and engine control modules using the following process |
| 2042924/1 | 2020-01-17. 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. |
| 2036134/3 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. W12 Engine and Transmission Control Module Update (SC14/01) Technical background: New replacement software for the engine control modules and the transmission control module has been created to address customer satisfaction issues concerning driveability. Remedy: This Campaign must be carried out on all vehicles within the affected VIN range to ensure the latest specification engine and transmission software is installed. The software update within this campaign has been devised to ensure all W12 engine derivative vehicles within the specified VIN range have the latest level of software installed within the engine control modules and the transmission control module. |
| 2051187/5 | 2020-01-09. 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. |
| 2053177/6 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. |
| 2053492/5 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION. Condition: The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped. Technical Background: The list of Bentley vehicles below are fitted with air springs as part of the suspension system. Should air leak from the air springs, this will cause the suspension to drop. However, the dropping of the suspension does not necessarily mean that the air spring is faulty. The Measure section of this TPI describes how and where to check for air leaks on the front and rear air springs, the air pump compressor, pipes, valve unit and air reservoirs. This includes potential air leak points on the air springs and also the locations of an air leak that can be repaired without the need to replace an air spring. Please follow and complete the check list within the Measure section of this TPI to help in diagnosing the issue (the check list does not need to be sent as an attachment should a DISS technical query be raised) . Should a leak be found from an air spring, compressor, valve unit or reservoir, please raise a DISS technical query and include as much information as possible including photograph/s of the leak/s location. Once the DISS ticket has been submitted please await clarification from your TSC before commencing with replacing any of the suspected faulty air springs. Mandatory reporting is applicable for all air spring related issues. |
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