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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| 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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| 2058277/2 | 2020-03-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Continental GTC - Hood insulation pad tension strap fitting procedure Condition In the event the insulation pad (ARROW - Figure 1) requires replacing, the onward instructions within this TPI must be followed Technical Background The right and left hand tension straps (Figure 2) are no longer fitted at the time of manufacture, the Measure section within this TPI details the procedure which must be followed to fit the tension straps |
| 2058465/1 | 2020-03-04. 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 |
| 2057962/2 | 2020-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DTC's B1916F0 - B1916F3 - B191604 - Back up battery for emergency supply Customer statement / workshop findings: 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 Measure: Referring to Figure 1 - Replace the back up battery for emergency supply (Point A) |
| 2036267/1 | 2020-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HVAC Potential spurious Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Customer statement / workshop findings: Customer will not be aware of this code / Workshop may discover this code whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code log as part of other investigations on the car Technical background: At low ambient temperatures a spurious fault code may be logged by the HVAC control module in reference to the air quality sensor. The code is stored without being accompanied by any functional failure in the system Measure: The following may be seen during routine interrogation of vehicle systems do not take any investigative action in response to the following fault code unless there is an actual fault evident in the system or a fault in the system has been reported by the owner. |
| 2055254/2 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Top view/Rear view camera - guidelines not visible Condition: Guidelines not showing on display screen when reverse gear selected Technical Background: Due to legal requirements, changes have been made to the visibility of guidelines in the Top view and Rear view camera systems on all vehicles built from May 2018 in the following regions: USA Canada Mexico Puerto Rico On the Top view camera system the guidelines are not visible on first reverse gear selection after engine start, the guidelines are visible on the second selection and thereon after. If the PDC button is pressed the guidelines are always visible. On the Rear view camera system the guidelines are never visible. |
| 2058176/1 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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. |
| 2058194/1 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Door mirror mounting foot cracked Customer statement / workshop findings Door mirror mounting foot is cracked Technical background In the event the door mirror mounting is cracked, the mounting must be replaced as per the current Repair manual instructions. Please Note: The repair manual instructions will be revised to include the information within the Measure section of this TPI, these instructions MUST be followed until the repair manual is revised. |
| 2058173/1 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. 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 |
| 2058424/1 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. 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) Measure: Retailers should advise customers to pull and hold the front window switch up manually (until the affected window is closed) the window close function should return when the customer exits the vehicle and closes the door Alternatively Close the windows by using the convenience close feature if fitted and active (Refer to Owners handbook) Or should the vehicle not have the convenience close feature Open and then immediately close the front door - Check and confirm the quarter glass window now automatically closes. |
| 2058411/1 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Customer statement / workshop findings: Seat belt buckle stop button missing Technical background: The seat belt buckle stop button should be evident as shown in Figure 1 Measure: 1) Replace the affected seatbelt assembly Refer to Rep.Gr 69 |
| 2058277/1 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Customer statement / workshop findings In the event the insulation pad (ARROW - Figure 1) requires replacing, the onward instructions within this TPI must be followed. Technical background The right and left hand tension straps (Figure 2) are no longer fitted at the time of manufacture, the Measure section within this TPI details the procedure which must be followed to fit the tension straps. |
| 2033745/2 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Bentley Continental Series - Power boot close switch - Correct diagnosis Customer statement / workshop findings: Boot lid does not attempt to power close when the boot close switch (located on the inside of the boot lid) is pressed. Technical background: In the event the power boot does not attempt to close when the boot close switch is pressed please check the applicability of the model and VIN shown in the Production change section of this TPI before commencing. |
| 2038035/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Continental Series, Flying Spur and Mulsanne - Main harness identification Customer statement / workshop findings: Should an issue be diagnosed or reported regarding any part of the vehicles main harness or engine harness resulting in a requirement to raise a DISS ticket, please follow all instructions within this TPI to ensure that your Bentley Motors Technical Service Centre (TSC) receives all required and relevant information. Technical background: In order for the Bentley Motors Technical Service Centre (TSC) to resolve any issues relating to the vehicles main harness or engine harness please follow the instructions within this TPI. Refer to Section 1 for the main vehicle harness identification label location Refer to Section 2 for the engine harness identification label location |
| 2057947/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. TIRES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS. Condition Customer statement: Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on within the DIP Technical Background: DTC U012700 evident within Address 0019 Gateway Service: 1) Replace the Tyre pressure control module and bracket (Figure 1) - Refer to Rep.Gr 44 |
| 2050542/4 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 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. 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. |
| 2056407/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. STEERING; SUSPENSION. Condition: Customer statement: Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the steering system 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 including the modification of the engine control modules (chip tuning) Check the history of the vehicle to confirm 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 Technical Background It is the retailers responsibility to check and confirm if any TPIs are applicable to the customers complaint/issue, should an applicable TPI be available, apply it and complete a DISS complaint to include Workshop findings only (No repair query required) For correct diagnosis and repair, the attached Flowchart must be followed in conjunction with the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2055580/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: Various rotating display operational complaints or noises. Technical Background: Follow the measure section of this TPI that relates to your customer complaint. Service: Follow the below instructions that relates to your customer complaint. 1. Operational issues 2. Rotating display alignment 3. Grinding noise on operation 4. Rattling noise on operation 5. Squeak/creak on operation |
| 2051187/5 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Condition: Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. Technical Background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist Retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfires. Service: 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. |
| 2055036/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: Complaints relating to My Bentley connected services. Technical Background: Most queries and complaints regarding My Bentley connected services can be resolved by contacting My Bentley Support rather than raising a DISS technical query. |
| 2051511/4 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: Mood lighting strip fixed on one colour regardless of which colour scheme is selected or not illuminated at all Technical Background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI Service: 1) Check the integrity of the applicable mood light strip electrical circuit - Refer to Elsa pro wiring diagrams 2) Check the mood light strip electrical connections are correctly made to the affected mood lighting strips, if not connected correctly refit and confirm connection and retest 3) Should the connector or mood light strip be found to be damaged, replace the mood lighting strip Refer to Elsa pro Rep.Gr 96 - Mood lighting strips - To remove and fit |
| 2056582/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Condition: 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 Technical Background It is the retailers responsibility to check and confirm if there are any TPIs which are applicable to the customers complaint/issue if there is an applicable TPI available, apply it and complete a DISS complaint to include Workshop findings only (No repair query required). For correct diagnosis and repair the attached Flowchart must be followed in conjunction with the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2054599/4 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: Headlamp operation issues Technical Background: DTCs evident within the left light control unit (Diagnostic address D6) and/or the right light control unit (Diagnostic address D7) There are numerous static and intermittent DTCs which may be evident within the previously mentioned control units, ensure all steps within the Measure section are strictly adhered to |
| 2055846/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: Infotainment screen turns red sporadically (Figure 1). Technical Background: Refer to Measure section of this TPI. Service: Reset the Infotainment system as follows: Press and hold the volume rotary switch (Figure 2) for 10 seconds |
| 2051519/5 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: HVAC operation issue and HVAC motor defect (DTCs) evident within address 08 Climatronic control unit, the DTCs can be static or sporadic, for example; B108D09: Right temperature flap positioning motor - Component defect Technical Background: The servomotor can become jammed causing HVAC operation issues. Service: The following repair should only be carried out on receipt of a valid customer complaint, any DTCs stored without a valid customer complaint should be ignored. |
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