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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| 2050542/5 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EQUIPMENT. Service info: body/equipment: front exterior lighting steamed up/leaks. Customer statement / workshop findings 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. or 2. Water is in the headlight (illustration 2a) / front fog lamp (illustration 2b), big drips. Technical background 1. Damp air settles on the inner lens of the headlights/fog lamps, with recognisable misting in certain weather conditions (comparable with the steaming up of spectacle lenses when entering a warm room in winter or of the bathroom mirror after a shower). 2. Leak on the headlights/front fog lamps. For example through open covers, a damaged seal of the cap or similar. |
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| 2036678/4 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Speaker Replacement - Diagnostic checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: Audio output from speakers is distorted 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. Production change: All speakers are subjected to a dynamic test and the individual results recorded for future reference |
| 2051187/6 | 2021-10-05. 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. Technical background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist Retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfire. Measure: 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. |
| 2033864/6 | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Customer statement / workshop findings: Unable to remove Accessory valve caps, Figure 1 shows an example of the caps. Technical background: We have observed instances where the caps have been difficult to remove once fitted, the issue is caused by corrosion. The valve stem itself is made from aluminium and the accessory valve caps are chromium plated brass, it is possible under certain environmental conditions, particularly winter road salt, for corrosion to take place between these dissimilar metals. Measure: The solution is to apply a thin smear of silicon-based grease, such as Dow Corning high vacuum grease, to the external threads of the valve stem prior to fitting the accessory valve cap. Grease should be applied any time the cap is removed and grease is not evident |
| 2028808/5 | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service info: Engine oil Specific oil type and oil consumption reference. Customer statement / workshop findings: 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 |
| 2056407/3 | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. STEERING; SUSPENSION. Running gear - Noise identification. Customer statement: Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering 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 |
| 2053177/15 | 2021-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. 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. 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. |
| 2063027/1 | 2021-05-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Powered Boot fails to operate due to faulty motors - Replacement motors unavailable to obtain. Customer statement / workshop findings: Powered Boot fails to operate due to faulty motors, replacement motors are unavailable to obtain Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI to allow the boot to be used in manual mode |
| 2053177/14 | 2021-05-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. 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. 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 |
| 2035817/2 | 2021-03-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Water ingress hood stowage area - high mounted stop lamp. Customer statement / workshop findings: Water leaks into hood stowage area Technical background: Seal failure between the brightware containing the high mounted stop lamp, and the tonneau cover, can lead to water ingress into the hood stowage area. |
| 2032307/5 | 2020-12-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STEERING. Steering upright replacement guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: In the event a steering upright is required to be replaced - Refer to the onward instructions (Figure 1). Technical background: During this TPI the Workshop manual and the ETKA parts catalogue is quoted, it is recommended that the procedures and part numbers referenced are checked by the operative as the process within the Workshop manual and the ETKA parts catalogue may have changed. Measure: Refer to the table shown below (depending on model) with regard to any replacement of the front steering uprights In the event the vehicles current parts are at the specified level and regardless of the side in which the parts are fitted, both sides MUST be replaced If |
| 2061195/1 | 2020-12-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns. Customer statement / workshop findings: The feedback method within this TPI is required should a complaint of telephone functionality and/or quality be reported. Technical background: The minimum standards check list document within the Measure section is required to capture an accurate description of customer telephone issues. |
| 2051562/6 | 2020-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Models - 12 Volt Battery condition checks. Technical background For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to battery replacement, refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2053177/13 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. 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. 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 |
| 2058173/2 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; 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 |
| 2059884/1 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Continental Series and Flying Spur - Luggage Compartment Lid - Check and Setting Guide. Customer statement / workshop findings: Luggage Compartment Lid (Boot Lid) has sporadic functionality, fails to latch when closing, bounces back when closing or fails to open or close fully. Technical background: This Technical Product Information (TPI) document has been developed to resolve various boot lid concerns, it provides a series of checks and updates to ensure robust boot lid operation. It is important the TPI is followed exactly to ensure maximum benefit. |
| 2052785/5 | 2020-09-05. 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). |
| 2047762/4 | 2020-08-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Continental Series and Flying Spur - Camshaft Timing Over Advanced - V8T. Customer statement/workshop findings: Check engine warning lamp illuminated on Drivers Instrument Panel. DTCs stored within the Engine Control Module (ECM) Technical background: Internal failure of Inlet or Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster may result in Malfunction Indicator Lamp illumination and DTCs stored within the ECM |
| 2053177/12 | 2020-08-06. 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 |
| 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 |
| 2028808/4 | 2020-08-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine oil. Specific oil type and oil consumption reference. Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine oil level requires to:p 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 |
| 2056582/3 | 2020-08-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Interior trim - Creak and rattle - Noise identification. Customer statement / workshop findings: Noise complaint from the interior Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the interior 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 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 |
| 2053492/6 | 2020-08-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS. Air spring fault finding. Customer statement / workshop findings: 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. TheMeasure 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. These checks should be carried out in conjunction with the Elsapro procedure Air suspension: To check with the use of the special tool Air suspension leak tester VAS 751 001 shown in the image below as item ( 1). Refer to Elsapro, Repair Group 43, Air suspension To check. |
| 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 |
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