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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| 2060596/2 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Transmission DTC - U040100 50273/C461 Invalid Data Received From ECM/PCM A. Customer statement / workshop findings: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U040100 50273/C461 Invalid Data Received From ECM/PCM "A" stored within the Transmission Control Unit. Technical background: During Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) brake to stop events, it is possible for the brake pressure to decay at a rate outside of specified parameters, DTC - U040100 50273/C461 Invalid Data Received From ECM/PCM "A" will therefore be stored within the Transmission Control Unit. When the DTC is stored the Customer will not be aware, there will be no warning from the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) and no effect on performance of the vehicle. |
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| 2051519/7 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HVAC operation issues/HVAC Motor defect DTCs logged. Customer statement/workshop findings: 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 HVAC motor/s can become jammed causing HVAC operation issues. |
| 2054599/6 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Headlamp operation issues. Customer statement / workshop findings: 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 |
| 2053351/6 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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. |
| 2058423/4 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT/GTC, New Flying Spur and Bentayga Speed - 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) Technical background: CAUTION: DO NOT CONTINUE WITH THIS DOCUMENT IF THE ENGINE EXHIBITS ANY ABNORMAL MECHANICAL NOISE OR HAS AN ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL LEAK SEEK FURTHER ADVICE THROUGH A NEW OR EXISTING DISS QUERY |
| 2049586/7 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Misfiring, W12 TSI - Excessive carbon build up cylinder leakage. Customer statement/workshop findings: Customer statement: Emission control warning signal displayed, engine misfire Workshop findings: Event entries in engine control unit relating to cylinder misfires – excessive carbon build up to leading to cylinder leakage and spark plug foul Technical background: Deviations in the country-specific fuel specifications can lead to carbon deposits on the injectors. If pronounced these deposits can lead to spark plug fouling, cylinder leakage and fouled injectors all influencing combustion in the cylinder. As a result the above event entries are logged in the engine control unit |
| 2057978/4 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Engine Lubricating Oil - Replenishment. Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine lubricating oil lamp illuminated on driver instrument panel. Engine lubricating oil requires topping up between services. Technical background: In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically, engines with specified running-in periods consume more oil during the running-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the running-in period. Refer to the Owners Manual for specific running-in procedures. Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of the oil, the RPM at which the engine is operated, ambient temperature and road conditions. Additional factors are the amount of oil dilution from water condensation or fuel residue, and the oxidation level of the oil. Certain driving conditions may negatively influence the rate of oil consumption. This can occur while the vehicle is operated in city driving conditions, for example: stop and go traffic with extended idle periods. |
| 2050334/6 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; 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 |
| 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 |
| 2059172/4 | 2020-10-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. New Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur - Suspension Warning Lamp. Customer statement/workshop findings Suspension warning lamp illuminated on Driver Instrument Panel (DIP). Bentley dynamic ride system: fault - Adapt driving style - See handbook displayed on DIP. Red or yellow Suspension warning lamp illuminated on DIP. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U005600: Vehicle communication BUS D performance, Symptoms 12689537, 12689541 or 12689542 stored within addresss 0074 - Chassis Control, 00D4 Roll Control System 1 or 00D5 Roll Control System 2. Various Suspension related DTCs stored within address 0074 - Chassis Control, 00D4 Roll Control System 1 and 00D5 Roll Control System 2. Technical |
| 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. |
| 2060446/3 | 2020-10-08. Service bulletin. STEERING; SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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 Should the issue be as confirmed in the video, the operative should refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2060446/2 | 2020-10-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT; STEERING. 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 Should the issue be as confirmed in the video, the operative should refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2060596/1 | 2020-10-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. Transmission DTC - U040100 50273/C461 Invalid Data Received From ECM/PCM 'A'. Customer statement / workshop findings: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U040100 50273/C461 Invalid Data Received From ECM/PCM "A" stored within the Transmission Control Unit. Technical background: During Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) brake to stop events, it is possible for the brake pressure to decay at a rate outside of specified parameters, DTC - U040100 50273/C461 Invalid Data Received From ECM/PCM "A" will therefore be stored within the Transmission Control Unit. When the DTC is stored the Customer will not be aware, there will be no warning from the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) and no effect on performance of the vehicle. Measure: If the DTC is found to be stored within the Transmission Control Unit check the status, if it is Passive / Inactive, the DTC should be ignored and no further action taken. If the DTC is Static / Active, then this should be treated as a genuine vehicle fault, analysis and repair of the fault should therefore be carried out. |
| 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 |
| 2060823/1 | 2020-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS. Radio: Reception complaints. Customer statement / workshop findings: All complaints which are related to radio reception issues Technical background: Complaints about the radio reception can have many causes. The radio reception strength/quality at the vehicle location can be an important issue. To process such complaints as effectively as possible it is important to precisely record the circumstances when a complaint occurs. The attached check list is available for this purpose. Please ensure the instructions within the Measure section are strictly adhered to |
| 2052394/7 | 2020-09-05. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. New Continental GT and New Continental GTC - 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: Application of grease to both ends of the power latch Bowden cable is required as per the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2060432/1 | 2020-09-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. New Continental GT / GTC - 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: P04A000: Exhaust Pressure Control Valve B P04A000 / P047500: Exhaust Pressure Control Valve A P14AB00: Exhaust door control unit mechanical malfunction P049F00: Exhaust Pressure Control Valve B Technical background The root cause of Exhaust Flap Control Unit malfunction is electrical shorting of the commutator segments, this is caused by an accumulation of Sludge within the Control Unit. A DTC is stored when the respective Control Unit does not move through its full range of motion. |
| 2060446/1 | 2020-09-05. Service bulletin. STEERING; SUSPENSION. 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 2060446/1 The operative MUST ensure that all similar symptom TPIs are checked to ensure the fault is exactly as described Should the issue be as confirmed in the video, the operative should refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2054599/5 | 2020-09-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Headlamp operation issues. Customer statement / workshop findings: 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 |
| 2052785/5 | 2020-09-05. 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. Technical Background: Brake noises can be attributed to many causes. Eight of the most common causes are: 1. Brake discs or pads are close to their wear limit. 2. New brake pads and/or discs have not been properly bedded in after installation. 3. Aftermarket pads or discs are installed. 4. There is debris such as small stones, grit, road salt or sand between the brake disc and pad. 5. Discs are covered in rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has been stationary for long periods of time (Figure 1). |
| 2053428/3 | 2020-09-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES. Vibration noise from the powertrain when park or neutral is selected Customer statement / workshop findings: Vibration/Tizzing noise from the powertrain area when the vehicle is in Park or Neutral, the noise typically disappears in Drive Technical background: The noise is caused by contact between the transmission cooler pipes and the front subframe |
| 2053351/5 | 2020-09-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Buzzing noise from engine area Customer statement / 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. |
| 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 |
| 2059068/2 | 2020-08-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. Transmission communication DTC Customer statement/workshop findings: Drive system fault active on DIP (Figure 1) Workshop findings: Various/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 communication based DTCs (Numerous). |
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