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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| 2040071/1 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. W12 GT - Rear armrest side panels adrift Customer statement / workshop findings: Rear armrest side trim panel dislodged / Rear armrest hide damage clash with ski hatch Technical background: 1. A discrepancy in material specification affecting the compliance of the retaining parts may result in the armrest side trim becoming partially detached (see Figure 1) 2. A clash issue has also been identified between the ski hatch and the rear armrest side trim that can result in trim damage. A modification to the substrate will avoid this clash. This modification is included in this TPI |
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| 2040267/1 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; STRUCTURE. Rattle rear cabin area Seat belt assembly Customer statement / workshop findings: Rattle from rear of passenger compartment, rear quarter panel area Technical background: Metal to metal contact between the front seat belt mounting plate and the seat belt reel housing can result in a rattle in the rear quarter panel area Measure: On receipt of a qualified customer complaint referencing rattle in one or both the rear quarter areas and that rattle can be attributed to the front seat belt mount assembly located in the rear quarter panel then carry out the following procedure. The procedure should be performed on both the right hand and the left hand front seat belt reel / mounting plate assemblies. |
| 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 |
| 2058465/2 | 2020-07-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Continental GTC - Hood insulation cover checks prior to replacement Customer statement / workshop findings: Should any of the following components require replacing: -Convertible hood insulation pad -Convertible hood outer cover -Convertible hood inner lining Refer to the onward instructions within this TPI Technical background: Please refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI to check/confirm if the insulation pad is damaged prior to replacement IMPORTANT: In the event the insulation pad is found to be at fault please refer to TPI 2058277/1 |
| 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 |
| 2042494/4 | 2020-05-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. V8T- Oil leak between engine and gearbox. Condition: Oil loss/drips on underbody, engine oil loss between engine and gearbox Technical Background: Oil loss via thread of fasteners in crankshaft used to attach torque convertor drive plate/flywheel. New bolt specified with thread sealer pre applied, part number WHT005487A. |
| 2058277/2 | 2020-03-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Continental GTC - Hood insulation pad tension strap fitting procedure Condition In the event the insulation pad (ARROW - Figure 1) requires replacing, the onward instructions within this TPI must be followed Technical Background The right and left hand tension straps (Figure 2) are no longer fitted at the time of manufacture, the Measure section within this TPI details the procedure which must be followed to fit the tension straps |
| 2058465/1 | 2020-03-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Continental GTC - Hood insulation cover checks prior to replacement Customer statement / workshop findings: Should any of the following components require replacing: Convertible hood insulation pad Convertible hood outer cover Convertible hood inner lining Refer to the onward instructions within this TPI Technical background: Please refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI to check/confirm if the insulation pad is damaged prior to replacement IMPORTANT: In the event the insulation pad is found to be at fault please refer to TPI 2058277/1 |
| 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 |
| 2037172/1 | 2020-03-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. New GT - wind noise - water leak at cantrail seal Technical background The cantrail seal may not have been correctly fitted during manufacture Measure In the event of a concern relating to wind noise or water leak in the vicinity of the cantrail seal on New Continental GT then incorporate the following checks into your investigation ensuring the cantrail seal (C) is fitted correctly |
| 2029216/2 | 2020-03-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. New Continental Convertible side window/s not fully closed Customer statement / workshop findings: With the engine not running, the hood can be raised from the stowage position and closed with no issues using the desired roof and window close functions (for example the roof control switch or keyless exit). However, when the side glass windows start to close a combination of one or more of the side windows do not fully close. During the close operation the side window/s appear to be closing as expected but as the glass gains contact with the hood and adjoining seals the window/s lower away from the contact sealing points resulting in the side window/s dropping partially down. The customer may also experience the same symptoms regarding the side windows not fully closing even when the hood has not been cycled, the windows when raised appear to be closing as expected, however when the contact sealing points are reached the side window/s drop partially down. Technical background: There are multiple ways the roof and windows can be closed with the engine not running, irrespective of which way has been selected by the operative, the expectation is that once the roof has fully closed the side windows should also fully close in one continuous motion. Should the symptoms be as described within the Customer statement section of this TPI the initial reaction may be to adjust the window settings, this is not necessary initially and at this point should not be carried out, it is imperative that the initial checks within the Measure section of this TPI are followed to determine the exact cause and appropriate next steps. |
| 2027022/5 | 2020-03-03. Service bulletin. STEERING. New Continental GT - GTC and Flying Spur - Steering wheel noise Customer statement / workshop findings Chafing/grinding noise from the steering wheel/steering column area. Technical background The chafing/grinding noise occurs when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. The noise is not always evident throughout the full cycle. The noise is due to the multi-function switch coupling contacting the inner face of the steering cowl. Follow all instructions within the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 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 |
| 2058277/1 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Customer statement / workshop findings In the event the insulation pad (ARROW - Figure 1) requires replacing, the onward instructions within this TPI must be followed. Technical background The right and left hand tension straps (Figure 2) are no longer fitted at the time of manufacture, the Measure section within this TPI details the procedure which must be followed to fit the tension straps. |
| 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. |
| 2038562/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. New Continental GT Convertible Front seat belt webbing twisted Customer statement / workshop findings 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 Measure In the event of a twist being identified in a front seat belt then carry out the following check on that specific seat belt |
| 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 |
| 2028808/3 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service info: Engine oil Specific oil type and oil consumption dealer reference Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine oil level requires top up between services Technical background: The introduction of the Bentley Continental GT V8 brings a new engine to the Bentley family. This all new 4.0 litre V8 twin turbo joins the 6.0 litre W12 in the Continental range with the 6.75 litre V8 reserved for the Mulsanne. Each of these three engines had individual design criteria producing unique driving characteristics as a result each have individual lubrication requirements and oil consumption statistics. With the 4.0 litre V8 comes a new oil to Bentley - this new engine lubricant must only be used in the 4.0 litre V8. The use of the correct oil for each engine is critical to its continued performance, reliability and ultimately warranty. Therefor 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 |
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