Service bulletins for the 2018 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.
830 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 2075786/2 | 2025-10-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; SEAT BELTS; AIR BAGS. Airbag, fire, accident (safety-related enquiry - reporting forms). There is a reporting obligation in the following cases: • Airbag/belt released/not released • General accident • Fire and scorching damage for all Bentley Vehicle models - every model year. |
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| 2061362/6 | 2025-10-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DIP pop up 'Engine start system: fault' | Continental GT/GTC/Flying Spur | 18-24MY. Customer statement: Customer unable to intermittently start the engine with the start button Or Engine starts but customer gets a pop up error within the Drivers Information Panel (DIP) |
| 2071239/3 | 2025-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Engine Overheating - Coolant Pump Leaking and Low Coolant Warning | W12. One or a combination of the following is evident: • Coolant leaking from the mechanical coolant pump • Coolant witness marks on the mechanical coolant pump although coolant is not leaking/dripping from the pump • Low coolant level warning displayed within the DIP Or • Engine overheating issues and/or DTC P218100: Cooling System Performance with symptom code 8113 or air in the coolant DTC’s (various) is evident, in this scenario the operative should also refer to TPI 2051893/- |
| 2051187/11 | 2025-05-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Condition: • Poor engine running • Reduced power • Engine warning lamp illuminated • Symptom related DTC’s evident within the applicable engine control unit(s) |
| 2066872/6 | 2025-05-07. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Fuel Pressure DTC P008700 / P008800 / Engine speed warning evident in the DIP | Continental GT/GTC & Flying Spur W12. |
| 2064337/3 | 2025-04-02. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE. Usage of E10 fuel. Condition: In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI Technical Background: Details on the introduction of E10 fuel which contains 10% ethanol and its usage on Bentley products • All vehicles produced post 1990 Model year can be run using E10 fuel However • All vehicles produced before 1990 Model year MUST NOT use E10 fuel |
| 2028808/8 | 2025-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service info: Engine oil - Specific oil type and oil consumption reference. Condition: 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 |
| 2075331/2 | 2025-03-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE. Engine light in the DIP - Various oxygen sensor / Fuel ratio DTC's logged within the Engine Control Module(s), |
| 2075318/2 | 2025-03-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Engine light in the DIP - Various Camshaft adjuster DTC's logged within the Engine Control Module(s). |
| 2028794/8 | 2025-03-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Engine coolant mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water. Technical Background: An important factor of influencing the cooling system efficiency is the water used in the mixture Due to the different ingredients and characteristics existing in each country or even region, Bentley has decided to define the quality of water for cooling systems Demineralised water according to standard VDE 0510 meets all requirements and can be purchased worldwide Therefore undiluted coolant should be mixed in the correct ratio using demineralised water as detailed in Elsa Pro coolant specification, this will detail the ratio and type of coolant to use The use of desalinated water in the engine cooling system is specifically prohibited |
| 2075562/1 | 2024-11-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; ENGINE. Keyless entry system (KESSY) function was found to be disabled when the vehicle was parked for a short duration of time. Customer statement / workshop findings: Keyless entry system (KESSY) function is disabled when the vehicle is parked for a short duration of time Technical background: The reported symptom is due to the Battery management shut off stages being too early due to the battery size being incorrectly entered on replacement |
| 2075331/1 | 2024-10-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Engine light in the DIP - Various oxygen sensor / Fuel ratio DTC’s logged within the Engine Control Module(s). Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine light in the DIP - Various oxygen sensor / Fuel ratio DTC’s logged within the Engine Control Module(s). |
| 2075318/1 | 2024-10-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine light in the DIP - Various Camshaft adjuster DTC’s logged within the Engine Control Module(s). Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine light in the DIP - Various Camshaft adjuster DTC’s logged within the Engine Control Module(s). |
| 2075283/1 | 2024-10-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Additional repair advice relating to the replacement of the auxiliary heater recirculation pump (RE23/02). Customer statement / workshop findings: Whilst conducting RE23/02 the auxiliary coolant pump connector, terminals, harness or connector seal were found to be damaged / corroded or had signs of overheating Technical background: In the event the issue is as described please refer to the instructions within the Measure section |
| 2061362/5 | 2024-10-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine intermittently fails to start/DIP pop up 'Engine start system: fault'. Customer statement Customer unable to intermittently start the engine with the start button Or Engine starts but customer gets a pop up error within the Drivers Information Panel (DIP). |
| 2071239/2 | 2024-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Coolant pump leaking (part number 07P 121 008C) - Low coolant warning - Engine overheating - DTC's evident. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following is evident: • Coolant leaking from the mechanical coolant pump • Coolant witness marks on the mechanical coolant pump although coolant is not leaking/dripping from the pump • Low coolant level warning displayed within the DIP Or • Engine overheating issues and/or DTC P218100: Cooling System Performance with symptom code 8113 or air in the coolant DTC’s (various) is evident, in this scenario the operative should also refer to TPI 2051893 |
| 2071238/2 | 2024-06-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Coolant pump leaking (part number 07P 121 008B) - Low coolant warning - Engine overheating - DTC's evident. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following is evident: • Coolant leaking from the mechanical coolant pump • Coolant witness marks on the mechanical coolant pump although coolant is not leaking/dripping from the pump • Low coolant level warning displayed within the DIP Or • Engine overheating issues and/or DTC P218100: Cooling System Performance with symptom code 8113 or air in the coolant DTC’s (various) is evident in this scenario the operative should refer to TPI 2051893/- |
| 2066872/4 | 2024-03-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Fuel Pressure DTC's P008700 and / or P008800 and / or Max engine speed 4000 rpm warning evident in the DIP - W12 only. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following are evident: - DTCs P008700 and / or P008800 are evident within the master and/or slave engine control modules - Emission control warning lamp (Figure 1) illuminated within the Drivers Information Panel (DIP). |
| 2072468/2 | 2024-01-09. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Fuel Pressure DTC's P008700 and / or P008800 and / or Max engine speed 4000 rpm warning evident in the DIP - W12 only. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following are evident: - DTCs P008700 and / or P008800 are evident within the master and/or slave engine control modules - Emission control warning lamp (Figure 1) illuminated within the Drivers Information Panel (DIP). |
| 2058423/11 | 2023-12-07. 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 - W12 only. 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). |
| 2028794.7 | 2023-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Coolant Mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water Customer Statement: -Engine coolant requires topping up or replacing |
| 2066669.3 | 2023-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine coolant - Overheat condition - Warning evident within the DIP - DTCs P2B6500 and P2B8600 are evident Customer Statement: -Engine cooling system overheating And/or Coolant loss And/or Warning light in Drivers Information Panel (DIP) as Figure 1 |
| 2065698.3 | 2023-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. V8 Kovomo - Emission control warning illuminated within the DIP - Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor DTCs evident Customer Statement: -Emission control system warning lamp illuminated (Figure 1) within the Driver Information Panel (DIP) |
| 2065085.3 | 2023-11-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Knocking noise from the front and/or rear - DTC C1298F1 evident within D4 and/or D5 Customer Statement: -Knocking noise from the underside of the vehicle (front and/or rear) when driving on uneven road surfaces - DTC C1298F1 (Suspension stabilization actuator Regulation not possible) evident within diagnostic address D4 and/or D5 -Bentley Dynamic ride fault evident within the DIP |
| 2063954.5 | 2023-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine warning light illuminated within the DIP during acceleration - DTC P029900 evident - W12 TSI only Customer Statement: -Engine warning light and max engine speed 4000 rpm warning evident within the DIP during acceleration - Warning on DIP first appears when accelerating (During boost) |
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