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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| 2055580/8 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Rotating Display - Fault Diagnosis. Customer statement / workshop findings: Various rotating display operational complaints or noises. Technical background: Follow the Measure section of this TPI that relates to your customer complaint. |
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| 2063353/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Customer statement / workshop findings: Unable to set the passenger side exterior mirror memory when reversing (as per the instructions within the owner handbook) Production change -Owner handbooks for later vehicles/models will be revised -Amended owner handbooks or addendums will not be available for this particular issue |
| 2051526/8 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer statement / workshop findings: The chrome brightware strip on the veneer face fascia panel of the Bentley Rotating Display (BRD) may appear to be misaligned with the chrome strips on the passenger and drivers side fascia panels. In addition, the gapping and fit between the veneer face fascia panel of the BRD and the passenger and drivers side fascia panels may differ from one side to the other. The minimum functional gaps between the BRD and the passenger/driver fascia and the switch pack if not maintained can impact on the rotational operation of the BRD unit Technical background: The chrome brightware strip is fixed to the veneer face fascia panel with no separate adjustment and as such can appear to be misaligned. The veneer face fascia panel relies on fixed location pins that may be out of tolerance. Rework the veneer face fascia panel to align the chrome brightware strip and/or the gapping between the BRD and the passenger and drivers side fascia panels. |
| 2055580/7 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Customer statement / workshop findings: Various rotating display operational complaints or noises. Technical background: Follow the Measure section of this TPI that relates to your customer complaint. Possible customer complaint. 1. Operational issues 2. Rotating display alignment 3. Grinding noise on operation 4. Rattling noise on operation 5. Squeak/creak on operation 6. Creak/rattle from rotating display whilst driving/uneven operation during rotation |
| 2064857/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Customer statement: Drivers Information panel (DIP) goes blank -Once blank no information is visible within the DIP -No error messages are shown within the DIP Workshop findings: DTC U101100 evident within address 09 - DIP Unrecoverable due to low voltage |
| 2060024/2 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DTC's B1916F0 - B1916F3 - B191604 - Back up battery for emergency supply. Condition: DTCs B19186F0 or B1916F3 or B191604 evident within address 0019 - Gateway (Data bus diagnostic interface control unit) - J533. Technical Background: In the event any of the afore mentioned DTCs are evident within address 0019 - Gateway (Data bus diagnostic interface control unit) - J533 -. Refer to the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2052431/7 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD; STRUCTURE. New Continental GT and GTC - Rattle / Buzzing Noise - Head-Up display. Customer statement / workshop findings: Rattle / buzzing noise from Control Unit for Head-Up display - dashboard upper trim panel. Technical background: Several known conditions may cause Rattle / buzzing noise from dashboard upper trim panels. - Relative movement between Control Unit for Head-Up Display and associated Trim Ring Figure 1 - Contact between the dashboard and dashboard upper trim panel. - Head-up Display internal fault |
| 2060446/5 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; WHEELS; SUSPENSION; STEERING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Clicking noise from the front wheels when conducting a static lock to lock steering manoeuvre Customer statement / workshop findings: Clicking noise from the front wheels whilst performing a static lock to lock steering manoeuvre Technical background: Verify that the customer complaint matches the video within the Bentley Hub Reference TPI Transaction number 2060446/- The operative MUST ensure that all similar symptom TPIs are checked to ensure the fault is exactly as described |
| 2060432/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. New Continental GT / GTC and New Flying Spur - Exhaust Flap - Diagnostic Trouble Code Customer statement / workshop findings: Warning lamp illuminated on Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) “Drive system fault. Contact your Bentley dealer displayed on DIP. One or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored within Engine Control Modules (ECMs) 1 or 2 (Depending on model type) P04A000: Exhaust Pressure Control Valve P04A000 / P047500: Exhaust Pressure Control Valve A P14AB00: Exhaust door control unit mechanical malfunction P049F00: Exhaust Pressure Control Valve "B |
| 2059068/4 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN. Transmission communication DTC's (Numerous) - W12 engine Customer statement: Drive system fault active on DIP Workshop findings: Various and/or numerous Transmission control module (TCM) communication DTCs logged Technical background: Loose pins within the transmission link harness to the Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- connections can lead to various transmission communication and hardware based DTCs |
| 2061536/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Customer statement / workshop findings: Upon start-up of the Infotainment system, the home screen appears stuck in the Initializing procedure when this scenario is evident a spinning wheel is visible. Technical background: The issue occurs when the Infotainment system is shut down with the Home and menu screen displayed. The Infotainment will start up on this screen the next time the vehicle is started. A technical DISS query should be raised by the retailer to highlight the issue described is evident. |
| 2063953/2 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. ACC Unavailable - Warning within the DIP - Numerous DTC's within address 003 Customer statement: ACC Unavailable - Warning within the DIP Workshop findings: One or a combination of the following DTCs and symptom codes are evident within address 003 - P191F00 – 4538626 - Pressure sensor for brake booster Electrical malfunction (Front Right Corner Pressure Sensor Fault) - C054100 – 4538624 - Brake Pressure Sensor "B" Range/Performance (Rear left Pressure Sensor Fault) - C054200 – 4538880 - Brake Pressure Sensor "B" Circuit Low (Rear left Pressure Sensor Fault) |
| 2063410/2 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Infotainment Main unit (5F / J794) fault finding/diagnosis procedure Customer statement / workshop findings: Issue suspected with the Infotainment Main unit (5F / J794) - For example: -MMI screen image flickers or goes blank - No response to selection - Audio cuts-out Technical background: Refer to the Measure section regarding any Infotainment Main unit (5F / J794) fault finding/diagnosis |
| 2057730/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hands free boot not operating - Open and Close Customer statement / workshop findings: Hands free boot not operating, the function to open and close the boot does not work Technical background: Coding for the hands free boot function has not been enabled. |
| 2056276/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO INFRASTRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Bang & Olufsen - BeoSonic sound settings reset after ignition cycle Customer statement / workshop findings: The BeoSonic sound settings are lost when the ignition is turned off. Technical background: Incorrect software in the Sound system control module. |
| 2056105/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Emergency call function test at PDI The instruction to test the Emergency call function at PDI will be integrated within the PDI procedure All Emergency call function operating instructions can be found within the Owners handbook (Making an Emergency call) |
| 2055846/5 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Infotainment screen turns red sporadically A technical DISS query should be raised by the retailer to highlight the issue described is evident |
| 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). |
| 2055580/6 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Rotating Display - Fault Diagnosis Customer statement / workshop findings: Various rotating display operational complaints or noises. Follow the measure section of this TPI that relates to your customer complaint. |
| 2051712/6 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. New Continental GT 48V anti-roll bar cable routing. Customer statement / workshop findings: The 48 volt electrical supply cable looks as if it is trapped between the cross brace and transmission heat shield but is the correct condition. Measure: The 48 volt supply cable (1 ) to the anti-roll bar may appear to be trapped between the front subframe and the engine undersheet (arrows). See Figure 1. This would be visible on the LH underside of the vehicle and is the normal condition for this routing of cable. Do NOT raise a DISS technical query for this concern. |
| 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 |
| 2052496/4 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. New Continental GT - Spurious Mood lighting DTCs. Customer statement / workshop findings: Upon interrogation of the vehicle fault memory spurious DTCs can be logged in 09 Central Electrics relating to the Mood lighting system The lamp is fully functional and there is no customer complaint Technical background: The DTCs are currently under investigation within the factory. Measure: If the illumination is operating correctly and there is no customer complaint then the code can be ignored as it has no effect on the function of the lamp Do not replace the lamp if it is functioning correctly. |
| 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. |
| 2060646/3 | 2021-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. New Continental GTC - Boot open/close function inoperative Customer statement / workshop findings: Boot operational issues for example: The boot does not open or close as expected Technical background VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure all VIN applicable TPIs and VIN applicable Service Campaigns are checked and conducted prior to conducting the instructions within this TPI NOTE: The operative MUST submit the following information to a new DISS query or an existing query relating to boot operational issues -Completed check list -Images of the vehicle condition - In particular the boot area (Ensure license plate and VIN details are not visible) -Video of the failure NOTE: Please capture the rear of the vehicle for at least one open/close operation (when possible) before zooming or moving in closer to the issue, the video MUST be recorded in a quiet environment -Battery health - Print out of the results NOTE: Please ensure any other findings or issues relating to the boot are clearly described within the DISS query Do Not submit or update the DISS query unless ALL information (as previously requested) is attached |
| 2052431/5 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. New Continental GT and GTC - Rattle / Buzzing Noise - Head-Up display. Customer statement / workshop findings Rattle / buzzing noise from Control Unit for Head-Up display - dashboard upper trim panel. Technical background Several known conditions may cause Rattle / buzzing noise from dashboard upper trim panels. - Relative movement between Control Unit for Head-Up Display and associated Trim Ring Figure 1 - Contact between the dashboard and dashboard upper trim panel. - Head-up Display internal fault |
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