Service bulletins for the 2017 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.
225 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 2038562/5 | 2022-10-07. Service bulletin. SEATS. Continental GT Convertible - 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 full clipped onto the metal 'D' loop. When this is the case a twist in the seat belt webbing is possible. |
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| 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 |
| 2053492/8 | 2022-10-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Air spring fault finding Customer Statement: -The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped Technical Background: -Bentley vehicles which are applicable to this TPI are fitted with air springs as part of the suspension system. Should air leak from the air spring dampers, 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 supply unit, pipes, valve unit and air reservoirs. This includes potential air leak points on the air spring dampers and also the locations of an air leak that can be repaired without the need to replace an air spring damper. |
| 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. |
| 2066393/1 | 2022-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PDC system not working or PDC system false detection. Customer statement / workshop findings: - PDC system not working or PDC system false detection - Warning evident within the DIP (Figure 1). Workshop findings: Parking aid sensor Range/Performance DTCs evident within numerous control units Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2038562/4 | 2022-04-08. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING; SEAT BELTS. 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. |
| 2052785/7 | 2022-04-08. 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. Service: Note: For correct diagnosis and repair the attached Flowchart must be followed. 1. Check the overall condition of the brakes to determine if the brake noise can be attributed to one of the causes listed in the Technical Background section of this TPI. If the noise is not a result of one these causes, proceed with point 2. 2. Record the noise and frequency For the frequency analysis and the noise recording we recommend using the Chassis Ear Tool WT 10437. To record the noise and measure the frequency using WT 10437 Chassis Ear Tool follow these instructions; Refer to File recording in the WT 10437 user instructions. |
| 2058423/7 | 2022-03-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. New Continental GT / GTC, New Flying Spur and Bentayga - Low Oil Pressure Warning During Early Vehicle Life. Customer statement / workshop findings: Warning on the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) - Oil pressure too low DTCs relating to oil pressure may also be stored within the Master ECU. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P052400: Engine Oil Pressure Too Low and/or P15AA00: Engine oil pressure - Lower limit not reached stored in the Master Engine Control Unit (ECU). Measure VERY IMPORTANT: Prior to conducting the onward instructions, the following symptoms MUST be evident - Warning on Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) Oil pressure too low And/or - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P052400: Engine Oil Pressure Too Low and/or P15AA00: Engine oil pressure - Lower limit not reached stored in the Master Engine Control Unit (ECU) Should any of the afore mentioned not be evident and the symptoms cannot be reproduced. No further action should be taken unless the issue can be reproduced or demonstrated by the customer. In the event the symptom/s are evident please conduct the onward Diagnosis Instructions |
| 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 |
| 2053492/7 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. 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. 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. |
| 2053351/7 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STRUCTURE. Buzzing noise from engine area. Customer statement / workshop findings Workshop findings: Buzzing noise heard at idle from the sump area when the vehicle is elevated on a workshop ramp. The noise cannot be heard from inside the cabin or outside of the vehicle in normal circumstances. Technical background: A buzzing noise can be generated by the oil pump when the engine is running at idle. Measure: Test a comparable vehicle with the same Engine derivative. If the same noise is apparent on the comparable vehicle and no oil pressure warnings or relevant DTCs are stored then the noise can be considered a characteristic of the vehicle and no further action should be taken. |
| 2057841/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. Windscreen replacement criteria whilst under manufacturers warranty Customer statement / workshop findings: Windscreen cracked/damaged Technical background: Please refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI in the event that a windscreen is cracked/damaged NOTE: The instructions MUST be followed to help the retailer clarify if the windscreen should be replaced under manufacturers warranty (Stress crack) or Customer pay/insurance (external influence damage) |
| 2061757/2 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer statement: Night vision warning lamp is evident with the Drivers Information Panel (DIP). Workshop findings: DTC - B2000F2: Faulty control module (Symptom code 4102) evident within address 0084 Night vision control module. Technical background: IMPORTANT: In the event that the issue is evident and the vehicle is post the VINs shown below, a DISS query must be raised ensuring the following is attached to the query. -Detailed description in which the issue occurred, for example -Driving on a quiet road with no traffic, conditions were wet, the road had no street lighting. -Clear photographs showing the condition of the night vision camera and night vision camera lens. -Current and up to date ODIS log. However, should the vehicle be prior to the VIN cut off, the operative MUST carry out the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI. New Flying Spur New Continental GT and New Continental GTC (all vehicles from SCBCD13S1KC071068 are to specification). Bentayga (all vehicles from SJAAL14V0KC025622 are to specification). |
| 2056582/4 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Interior trim - Creak and rattle - Noise identification 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 |
| 2060223/4 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SUSPENSION; STEERING. During PDI - Steering wheel vibration and/or steering wheel out of alignment is evident. Customer statement / workshop findings VERY IMPORTANT: This TPI is only applicable to vehicles which have the following issues found during the Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Vehicle is pulling to the left or right Or Steering wheel vibration Or General vehicle geometry concerns Technical background In the event that during the Pre Delivery Inspection procedure (PDI) the steering wheel is shaking/vibrating or out of alignment, please refer to the instructions within the Measure section IMPORTANT: The steering geometry procedure should only be conducted by the retailer once permission has been given from Product Support via an existing or new DISS query |
| 2052785/6 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Brake noise identification. Customer statement / workshop findings: 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: - Brake discs or pads are close to their wear limit. - New brake pads and/or discs have not been properly bedded in after installation. - Aftermarket pads or discs are installed. - There is debris such as small stones, grit, road salt or sand between the brake disc and pad. - Discs are covered in rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has been stationary for long periods of time (Figure 1). |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 2050334/7 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Ticking noise from engine bay. Customer statement / workshop findings: Ticking noise emanating from rear of Bank 1 cylinder head Technical background: Noise from failed vacuum pump. Measure: A specific vacuum pump failure is known to create a ticking noise. This ticking noise, on initial inspection, is easily misinterpreted as a fault in the valve train or fuel injector, when in reality it is more likely to be produced by a defective vacuum pump. Therefore always ensure that this type of noise is identified precisely using a stethoscope. Specifically use the stethoscope to check the vacuum pump located at the rear of Bank 1 cylinder head, when this is found to be the origin of the noise then change the vacuum pump and retest. |
| 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 |
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