Service bulletins for the 2015 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.
263 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 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 |
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| 2042334/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Gear knob loose Customer statement / workshop findings: Gearstick knob trimmed cap & / or gearstick knob trimmed body feels loose or is easily pulled apart from the gear lever assembly Technical background: The adhesive used to assemble the gearstick knob trimmed parts may not have been applied correctly |
| 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. |
| 2042051/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine control unit software update (SC15/16) Technical background: Extremely dynamic track driving, for further vehicle development,reported a small number of flashing MIL events. Further investigation found, under specific circumstances, very high engine speed gear changes,achieved during track use, resulted in misfires being detected. Remedy: An engine calibration has been developed which rectifies the above issues. This calibration has been introduced as a field fix and should be loaded into the engine control module using the following process. |
| 2043974/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Replacing front wishbone links Customer statement / workshop findings: Front wishbone link requires replacement (lower lever). Technical background: Only new specification front rearward lower levers are available (containing U3 bush) Measure: Only lower levers containing U3 bush are now available If it is necessary to fit a replacement lower lever then ensure on completion that these levers have the same bush type do not fit U1 and U3 equipped lower levers on the same vehicle |
| 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. |
| 2043057/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. ACC sensor alignment - information required Customer statement / workshop findings: Adaptive Cruse Control (ACC) inoperative Technical background: To enable further investigation into out of alignment ACC radar sensors and thus produce improvements in the future systems, Bentley Motors requires the following additional information to be gathered and reported back when an ACC system requires adjustment |
| 2041919/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 |
| 2042624/2 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. STEERING. Technical product information: Power steering noise 4.0 V8 Customer statement / workshop findings: Power steering noise (hiss) audible in cabin emanating from front of car Technical background: Variability in hose assembly and fitting can create noise transfer path at rubber mounting points resulting in power steering hydraulic flow audible in cabin Measure: In the event of a qualified report of power steering hiss audible in cabin then replace power steering high pressure hose (2) (see Figure 1) Rep.Gr.48 Power Steering Pipes To Remove and Fit |
| 2050542/4 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 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. 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. |
| 2056407/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. STEERING; SUSPENSION. Condition: 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 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 Technical Background It is the retailers responsibility to check and confirm if any TPIs are applicable to the customers complaint/issue, should an applicable TPI be available, apply it and complete a DISS complaint to include Workshop findings only (No repair query required) For correct diagnosis and repair, the attached Flowchart must be followed in conjunction with the Measure section of this TPI |
| 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. |
| 2056582/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Condition: Customer statement: 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 Technical Background It is the retailers responsibility to check and confirm if there are any TPIs which are applicable to the customers complaint/issue if there is an applicable TPI available, apply it and complete a DISS complaint to include Workshop findings only (No repair query required). For correct diagnosis and repair the attached Flowchart must be followed in conjunction with the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2052785/4 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Condition: 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). 6. Discs have a groove in them (Figure 2) 7. There is chemical contamination on the braking surface of the disc due to a wheel or tyre cleaner being sprayed directly onto the disc (Figure 3). 8. There are pad marks on the brake disc as a result of the brake pad material transferring to the discs. This can occur when a vehicle has been stood for long periods of time in a wet or snowy environment (Figure 4). |
| 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. |
| 2051562/5 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: 12 Volt Battery test instruction 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 |
| 2053177/5 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. 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. 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 Measure: During routine diagnostic interrogation of vehicle systems use the attached document to determine the course of action to be taken. |
| 2036678-2 | 2019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Speaker Replacement - Diagnostic checks |
| 2047762-3 | 2019-07-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Continental Series and Flying Spur - Camshaft Timing Over Advanced - V8T |
| 2054888.1 | 2019-07-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Lateral valve guide - Diagnosis requirements - W12 engine only |
| 2054743.1 | 2019-07-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Telephone echo - Using hands free |
| 2053492.4 | 2019-07-01. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Air spring fault finding |
| 2053492.3 | 2019-07-01. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Air spring fault finding |
| 2053177.3 | 2019-07-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List |
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