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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| 2035817/2 | 2021-03-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Water ingress hood stowage area - high mounted stop lamp. Customer statement / workshop findings: Water leaks into hood stowage area Technical background: Seal failure between the brightware containing the high mounted stop lamp, and the tonneau cover, can lead to water ingress into the hood stowage area. |
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| 2052394/11 | 2021-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Driver/Passenger door power latch creak on close. Customer statement / workshop findings: Driver or Passenger door creak during the power latch Close function Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI Measure: Ensure the fault is as described within the Customer statement, refer to the video on the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2052394/- |
| 2052394/10 | 2020-12-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. New Continental GT - New Continental GTC and Bentayga Driver/Passenger door power latch creak on close. Customer statement / workshop findings: Driver or Passenger door creak during the power latch Close function. Technical background: 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. |
| 2054229/4 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. Reverse camera image - Blurred. Customer statement / workshop findings: Reverse camera image on the infotainment screen is blurred, fogging is also noticeable on the inside of the reverse camera lens Technical background: Water ingress into the holder of the reverse camera can cause temporary fogging of the camera lens which may result in a blurred reverse camera image within the Infotainment screen The ingress is due to a displaced foam seal around the edge of the camera holder |
| 2058176/2 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Sun visor mirror cracked. Customer statement / workshop findings: Driver or passenger sun visor mirror cracked/broken Technical background Refer to Measure section of this TPI Measure: A clash can occur with the sun visor and the front seat (folded in forward most position) potentially resulting in a cracked mirror. On VIN applicable vehicles there is a software change in place (SC 19/22) to reduce the occurrence but does not completely eliminate it. |
| 2052431/4 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 |
| 2051748/8 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. New Continental GT - Wind noises. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customer statement: Wind noises at high speeds Workshop findings: Wind noises apparent at high speeds due to window glass settings/incorrectly fitted seals Technical background: Possible wind noises in the following areas shown in Figure 1 |
| 2052208/5 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. New Continental GT - Ski hatch difficult to latch/unlatch. Customer statement / workshop findings: The ski hatch lock is difficult to unlock and lock, the remote control key blade feels like it is jammed and cannot be turned easily or cannot be turned at all when inserted into the ski hatch lock Technical background: Due to tight tolerances the ski hatch mechanism fouls the upper ski hatch trim when closed/locked. The close proximity of the mechanism in relation to the hatch trim when closed/locked can create difficulty in opening/unlocking the hatch In the event the hatch cannot be unlocked/opened and the key is jammed, refer to Measure section - procedures 1 and 2 Refer to procedure 2 only if the ski hatch is open or can be opened |
| 2060652/2 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. New Continental GT - 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 |
| 2059333/2 | 2020-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Unable to open, or delay in opening the Drivers or Front passenger door from outside using the door handle (Keyless). Customer statement / workshop findings: Unable to open, or a delay in opening the driver or passenger front door from the outside of the vehicle when using the door handle (keyless entry) Technical background: In the event there is a customer complaint regarding the opening of the door from the outside of the vehicle when using the door handle (Keyless entry) please refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2051526/5 | 2020-11-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Rotating screen alignment. 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. 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. |
| 2052394/9 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. New Continental GT - New Continental GTC and Bentayga Driver/Passenger door power latch creak on close |
| 2055580/3 | 2020-10-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. 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. |
| 2060652/1 | 2020-10-08. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE. New Continental GT - 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 |
| 2049646/3 | 2020-08-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. Trim Strip For Rear Panel Brake Light Blackware - Paint Adhesion (SC18/05). Technical background: A small number of Rear Panel - Brake Light Trim Strip Assemblies have blackware finishers painted using an incorrect procedure. Remedy: Replace the Rear Panel - Brake Light Trim Strip Assembly |
| 2057841/2 | 2020-08-05. Service bulletin. 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 |
| 2056582/3 | 2020-08-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Interior trim - Creak and rattle - Noise identification. Customer statement / workshop findings: 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 |
| 2058465/2 | 2020-07-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Continental GTC - Hood insulation cover checks prior to replacement Customer statement / workshop findings: Should any of the following components require replacing: -Convertible hood insulation pad -Convertible hood outer cover -Convertible hood inner lining Refer to the onward instructions within this TPI Technical background: Please refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI to check/confirm if the insulation pad is damaged prior to replacement IMPORTANT: In the event the insulation pad is found to be at fault please refer to TPI 2058277/1 |
| 2059333/1 | 2020-06-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Unable to open, or delay in opening the Driver's or Front passenger door from outside using the door handle (Keyless) Condition: Unable to open, or a delay in opening the driver or passenger front door from the outside of the vehicle when using the door handle (keyless entry) Technical Background: In the event there is a customer complaint regarding the opening of the door from the outside of the vehicle when using the door handle (Keyless entry) please refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2058424/3 | 2020-05-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT and New Continental GTC - Rear quarter glass not fully closing. Customer statement/workshop findings Referring to Figure 1 - During the window and/or door close operation, the front door drop glass closes and seals (Point A) however the rear quarter glass does not fully close and seal (Point B) leaving a gap between the front and rear glass (Point C). |
| 2059219/1 | 2020-05-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE. Speaker distortion/vibration at high volume replacement guidelines (Standard audio systems). Customer statement/workshop findings: Speaker distortion and/or vibration at high volume from the front doors, rear quarters or the rear doors depending on model variant Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2058424/2 | 2020-05-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY. New Continental GT and New Continental GTC - Rear quarter glass not fully closing. Customer statement / workshop findings: Referring to Figure 1 - During the window and/or door close operation, the front door drop glass closes and seals (Point A) however the rear quarter glass does not fully close and seal (Point B) leaving a gap between the front and rear glass (Point C). Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2051526/4 | 2020-04-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Rotating screen alignment 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. 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. |
| 2052634/6 | 2020-03-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY. New Continental GT - Window drop glass concerns Customer statement / workshop findings: Window drop glass concerns. Technical background: Retailer to identify the reported concern, once identified please carry out the instructions within the Measure section Measure: On the receipt of a valid customer complaint relating to any window drop glass concerns, firstly the Software of all 4 door control modules must be updated. |
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