Service bulletins for the 2016 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.
203 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 2051562.10 | 2022-12-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 of this section of this TPI. |
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| 2051187.7 | 2022-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only Customer Statement: -Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. |
| 2051562.9 | 2022-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| 2063874/2 | 2022-10-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Subwoofer - Part Number 3W7 035404B - No Longer Available (NLA) Customer Statement: -Subwoofer - Part Number (3W7 035 404B) - No Longer Available (NLA) and cannot be sourced or supplied |
| 2053177/17 | 2022-08-31. 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). |
| 2066868/1 | 2022-06-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Convertible hood - Header latch motor assembly kit. Customer statement / workshop findings: The convertible header latch motor is now available separately (Figure 1) Technical background: In the event that the header latch motor is diagnosed as defective For example: The header latch can only be unlocked/locked manually please refer to the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2065604/1 | 2022-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Suspicion that control units or services have been influenced by third parties. Customer statement / workshop findings: In the event a customer complaint is received relating to a suspicion that control units or services have been influenced by third parties the instructions within this TPI should be followed. Technical background: A suspicion that control units or services have been influenced by third parties means that unauthorised people or groups may have gained access to a vehicle's control unit(s) or online services and may have manipulated them in such a way that may compromise customer data confidentiality or the operation of the vehicle and/or online services. When investigating potential third party influences of control units or online services, it is important to take all normal diagnostic measures to rule out a normal functional error or misuse of the system by the user |
| 2051562/8 | 2021-11-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 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 |
| 2053177/16 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; 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 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 within the attached document the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer to the instructions with the document (loaded onto the Hub) regarding the DTC description and actions (if any) which should be conducted |
| 2051562/7 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 2040833/1 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. Boot lid parameter change - software update (SC15/10) Technical background: A change to the power boot lid parameters is required Remedy: Revised parameters have been developed and introduced from VIN SCBFT7ZA6GC050922. These parameters are to be loaded into the boot lid control module using the following process |
| 2041111/1 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Audio amplifier inoperative Customer statement / workshop findings: No sound from audio system following a diagnostic sweep of the vehicle Technical background: Audio amplifiers running software level 31 may become inactive following a routine diagnostic sweep of vehicle systems Measure: For GT family In the event that the audio system fails to function following a diagnostic sweep of the vehicle then perform a hard reset by removing all the following audio amplifier fuses waiting one minute then refitting the fuses |
| 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. |
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